Altoona Area School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
According to published data more than 500 teachers and instructors are employed at Altoona Area School District. The Altoona Area School District school administration and teacher salary details provided in the tables below are taken from several government and organizational agencies as noted under each salary table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Altoona Area School District Teacher Salary Details
The table below displays the average salary for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Altoona 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 | $29,920 | $22,550-$38,030 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $60,670 | $48,840 - $71,400 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,700 | $46,640 - $77,420 |
| Middle School Teacher | $60,250 | $37,900 - $80,710 |
| High School Teacher | $61,760 | $47,130 - $77,990 |
| PE Teacher | $51,480 | $16,250 - $101,680 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Altoona, 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 displays the average salary for special education teachers that work for Altoona Area School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $60,610 | $49,500 - $76,320 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Altoona, 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 for the Altoona area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $90,810 | $71,300 - $118,460 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $59,710 | $40,840 - $80,160 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Altoona, 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 Altoona Area School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $14,179 | $21,769 |
| Administrators | $11,025 | $16,329 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Altoona Area School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Altoona Area School District. 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 Altoona Area School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 497 | 510 | 508 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 25 | 26 | 28 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 186 | 197 | 205 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 227 | 225 | 216 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 57 | 58 | 52 |
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 | 291 | 291 | 250 |
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 Altoona Area School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 343 | 343 | 313 |
| District Support Staff | 42 | 42 | 22 |
| School Administrators | 25 | 33 | 29 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 44 | 44 | 47 |
| Other Support Staff | 205 | 203 | 210 |
| Guidance Counselors | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Altoona Area School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Altoona Area School District manages 14 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:
- Hollidaysburg Area School District (6 Schools)
- Bellwood-Antis School District (3 Schools)
- Penn Cambria School District (5 Schools)
- Williamsburg Community School District (2 Schools)
- Spring Cove School District (4 Schools)
Altoona Area School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona Area High School 1415 6th Ave Altoona PA 16602 (814) 940-6986 |
7-12 | 113 | 1,658 |
| Altoona Area Junior High School 1400 7th Ave Altoona PA 16602 (814) 381-7512 |
7-9 | 123 | 1,873 |
| Baker Elementary School 108 West Ward Ave Altoona PA 16602 (814) 946-8388 |
KG-6 | 21 | 367 |
| Irving Elementary School 110 Cherry Ave Altoona PA 16601 (814) 946-8392 |
KG-6 | 17 | 315 |
| Juniata Elementary School 418 North 8th Ave Juniata Altoona PA 16601 (814) 946-8394 |
KG-6 | 40 | 585 |
| Juniata Gap Elementary School 3365 Juniata Gap Rd Altoona PA 16601 (814) 946-8401 |
KG-6 | 36 | 633 |
| Kimmel Alternative School 900 South Jaggard St Altoona PA 16602 (814) 946-8246 |
7-12 | 5 | 42 |
| Logan Elementary School 301 Sycamore St Greenwood Altoona PA 16602 (814) 946-8370 |
KG-6 | 37 | 640 |
| Mowrie a Ebner Elementary School 308 Hillside Ave Altoona PA 16601 (814) 946-8400 |
KG-6 | 37 | 556 |
| Penn-Lincoln El Sch 411 12th St Altoona PA 16602 (814) 946-8396 |
KG-6 | 32 | 622 |
| Pleasant Valley Elementary School 310 Cayuga Ave Altoona PA 16602 (814) 946-8397 |
KG-6 | 29 | 529 |