HPS -- Holyoke School Department
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 500 teachers and support staff and 5,000 students that are enrolled at the 12 schools managed by HPS. The tables below provide teacher and administration salaries at HPS. The data is taken from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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HPS Teacher Salary Details
The table below details the average salary for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Springfield region. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $41,140 | $29,640-$61,760 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $73,550 | $49,780 - $99,360 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,650 | $49,000 - $101,540 |
| Middle School Teacher | $74,940 | $47,840 - $102,060 |
| High School Teacher | $75,240 | $51,370 - $100,220 |
| PE Teacher | $54,190 | $31,640 - $79,960 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Springfield, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below lists the average salary for special education teachers are employed by HPS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $41,140 | $29,640-$61,760 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $73,440 | $51,520 - $92,040 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Springfield, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Springfield area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $58,190 | $38,240-$74,820 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $111,930 | $76,820 - $156,980 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $67,030 | $35,340 - $93,700 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Springfield, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by HPS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $22,169 | $23,688 |
| Administrators | $7,006 | $10,934 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Holyoke School Department Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by HPS. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by HPS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 510 | 504 | 500 |
| Preschool Teachers | 11 | 10 | 11 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 23 | 32 | 30 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 288 | 285 | 306 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 187 | 177 | 154 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 195 | 222 | 217 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for HPS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 246 | 246 | 238 |
| District Administrators | 19 | 15 | 14 |
| District Support Staff | 51 | 54 | 51 |
| School Administrators | 38 | 45 | 45 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 52 | 53 | 61 |
| Student Support Staff | 62 | 69 | 61 |
| Guidance Counselors | 17 | 10 | 18 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 9 | 9 | 10 |
HPS Schools
We have listed the 12 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by HPS in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- South Hadley Public Schools (4 Schools)
- Chicopee Public Schools (15 Schools)
- Westfield High School (Massachusetts) (12 Schools)
- Easthampton School District (5 Schools)
- West Springfield Public Schools (10 Schools)
Holyoke School Department Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| E N White Elementary School 1 Jefferson St Holyoke MA 01040 (413) 534-2058 |
KG-8 | 40 | 433 |
| H.b. Lawrence School 156 Cabot St Holyoke MA 01040 (413) 534-2075 |
KG-3 | 29 | 284 |
| Holyoke High School 500 Beech St Holyoke MA 01040 (413) 534-2020 |
9-12 | 94 | 1,309 |
| Joseph Metcalf Preschool 2019 Northampton St Holyoke MA 01040 (413) 534-2104 |
PK-PK | 11 | 200 |
| Kelly Elementary School 216 West St Holyoke MA 01040 (413) 534-2078 |
KG-8 | 54 | 593 |
| Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary School 400 Jarvis Ave Holyoke MA 01040 (413) 534-2060 |
KG-8 | 48 | 558 |
| Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary School 75 Kane Rd Holyoke MA 01040 (413) 534-2062 |
KG-8 | 32 | 390 |
| Maurice a Donahue Elementary School 210 Whiting Farms Rd Holyoke MA 01040 (413) 534-2069 |
KG-8 | 48 | 557 |
| Morgan Elementary School 596 South Bridge St Holyoke MA 01040 (413) 534-2083 |
KG-8 | 39 | 400 |
| William R. Peck School 1916 Northampton St Holyoke MA 01040 (413) 534-2040 |
4-8 | 45 | 389 |
| Wm J Dean Vocational Technology High School 1045 Main St Holyoke MA 01040 (413) 534-2071 |
9-12 | 59 | 460 |