OPSB -- Ouachita Parish School Board
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than 1,000 educators and nineteen thousand students that are enrolled at the 36 schools managed by OPSB. The OPSB district's salary details provided in the following tables are gathered from several government sources as listed below each of the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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OPSB Teacher Salary Details
The table below lists salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Monroe and surrounding areas. 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 | $38,570 | $18,410-$54,750 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $46,600 | $40,110 - $54,390 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $49,480 | $47,190 - $56,360 |
| High School Teacher | $52,940 | $48,470 - $58,280 |
| PE Teacher | $53,980 | $23,800 - $82,320 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Monroe, 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 details salary ranges for special education teachers that work for OPSB and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $51,730 | $48,520 - $57,010 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Monroe, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Monroe area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $85,830 | $60,240 - $98,000 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $53,390 | $37,460 - $73,820 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Monroe, 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 OPSB is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $23,224 | $20,043 |
| Administrators | $19,468 | $18,410 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Ouachita Parish School Board Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by OPSB. 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 OPSB per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,322 | 1,239 | 1,249 |
| Preschool Teachers | 24 | 29 | 30 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 79 | 76 | 76 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 776 | 717 | 713 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 444 | 418 | 430 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 49 | 64 | 65 |
| Teaching Assistants | 250 | 213 | 213 |
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 OPSB are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 1,210 | 1,210 | 1,217 |
| District Support Staff | 76 | 72 | 77 |
| School Administrators | 108 | 109 | 105 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Student Support Staff | 119 | 119 | 112 |
| Other Support Staff | 866 | 809 | 819 |
| Librarians | 38 | 38 | 37 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 28 | 25 |
| Guidance Counselors | 51 | 55 | 53 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 36 | 39 | 37 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 15 | 17 | 16 |
OPSB Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, OPSB has 36 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Monroe City Schools (20 Schools)
- Morehouse Parish School Board (12 Schools)
- Richland Parish School Board District (12 Schools)
- Union Local School District (9 Schools)
- Caldwell Parish School Board District (5 Schools)
Ouachita Parish School Board Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Calhoun
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun Elementary School 237 Calhoun Rd Calhoun LA 71225 (318) 644-1114 |
PK-2 | 25 | 460 |
| Calhoun Middle School 191 Hwy 80 Calhoun LA 71225 (318) 644-5840 |
6-8 | 30 | 499 |
| Central Elementary School 1163 Hwy 151 South Calhoun LA 71225 (318) 644-5842 |
3-5 | 24 | 502 |
Teaching in Monroe
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Hayes Elementary School 3631 Old Sterlington Rd Monroe LA 71203 (318) 343-4560 |
PK-5 | 32 | 553 |
| Lakeshore School 550 Balboa St Monroe LA 71203 (318) 343-1173 |
PK-5 | 35 | 641 |
| Ouachita Junior High School 5500 Blanks St Monroe LA 71203 (318) 345-5100 |
6-8 | 67 | 977 |
| Ouachita Parish High School 681 Hwy 594 Monroe LA 71203 (318) 343-2769 |
9-12 | 88 | 1,265 |
| Richwood High School 5901 Hwy 165 South Monroe LA 71202 (318) 361-0467 |
9-12 | 50 | 604 |
| Richwood Middle School 5901 Hwy 165 South Monroe LA 71202 (318) 651-0200 |
6-8 | 34 | 543 |
| Robinson Elementary School 5101 Reddix Ln Monroe LA 71202 (318) 322-1784 |
PK-5 | 25 | 468 |
| Shady Grove Elementary School 2204 Ticheli Rd Monroe LA 71202 (318) 323-9941 |
PK-5 | 26 | 343 |
| Sterlington High School 233 Keystone Rd Monroe LA 71203 (318) 665-2725 |
9-12 | 30 | 371 |
| Swartz Elementary School 400 Lincoln Hill Dr Monroe LA 71203 (318) 343-1723 |
3-5 | 27 | 390 |
| Swartz Lower Elementary School 235 Swartz School Rd Monroe LA 71203 (318) 343-8883 |
PK-2 | 25 | 456 |
| Swayze Elementary School 2400 Burg Jones Ln Monroe LA 71202 (318) 325-1357 |
PK-5 | 21 | 336 |
Teaching in Sterlington
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.l. Smith School 9040 Hwy 165 North Sterlington LA 71280 (318) 432-2050 |
PK-5 | 31 | 642 |
| Sterlington Middle School 206 High Ave Sterlington LA 71280 (318) 665-0696 |
6-8 | 20 | 344 |
Teaching in West Monroe
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boley Elementary School 2213 Cypress St West Monroe LA 71291 (318) 387-7378 |
PK-5 | 16 | 216 |
| Claiborne School 1011 Wallace Dean Rd West Monroe LA 71291 (318) 396-8200 |
KG-5 | 39 | 776 |
| Crosley Elementary School 700 Natchitoches St West Monroe LA 71291 (318) 325-3634 |
PK-KG | 14 | 226 |
| Drew Elementary School 1132 Hwy 15 West Monroe LA 71291 (318) 396-7186 |
KG-5 | 29 | 512 |
| George Welch Elementary School 199 Caldwell Rd West Monroe LA 71291 (318) 397-1100 |
KG-5 | 27 | 473 |
| Good Hope Middle School 400 Good Hope Rd West Monroe LA 71291 (318) 396-9693 |
6-8 | 40 | 652 |
| Highland Elementary School 1501 Wellerman Rd West Monroe LA 71291 (318) 396-1213 |
PK-5 | 18 | 278 |
| Kiroli Elementary School 700 Kiroli Rd West Monroe LA 71291 (318) 396-1118 |
KG-5 | 27 | 501 |
| Lenwil Elementary School 112 Arrant Rd West Monroe LA 71292 (318) 323-3604 |
PK-5 | 24 | 336 |
| Pinecrest Elementary / Middle School 3604 Hwy 557 West Monroe LA 71292 (318) 325-4331 |
PK-8 | 18 | 257 |
| Riser Elementary School 100 Price Dr West Monroe LA 71292 (318) 387-0577 |
PK-5 | 25 | 365 |
| Riser Middle School 100 Price Dr West Monroe LA 71292 (318) 387-0567 |
6-8 | 39 | 510 |
| Riverbend Elementary School 700 Austin Ave West Monroe LA 71292 (318) 361-0155 |
1-5 | 31 | 479 |
| West Monroe High School 201 Riggs St West Monroe LA 71291 (318) 323-3771 |
9-12 | 131 | 2,142 |
| West Ouachita High School 4061 Caples Rd West Monroe LA 71292 (318) 249-2117 |
9-12 | 75 | 1,103 |
| West Ridge Middle School 6977 Cypress St West Monroe LA 71291 (318) 397-8444 |
6-8 | 43 | 722 |
| Woodlawn Elementary School 5946 Jonesboro Rd West Monroe LA 71292 (318) 325-1578 |
PK-5 | 35 | 675 |
| Woodlawn Middle School 175 Woodlawn School Rd West Monroe LA 71292 (318) 325-1575 |
6-8 | 21 | 306 |