Aurora Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Aurora Public Schools has more than 40,000 students and 2,000 teachers. The Aurora Public Schools administration and teacher salary information presented in the following tables are obtained from several government agencies as noted below the salary tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Aurora Public Schools Teacher Salary Details
The following table lists the average salary for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Denver-Aurora-Broomfield 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 | $40,630 | $31,020-$48,360 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $62,180 | $43,870 - $81,180 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,170 | $45,860 - $80,390 |
| Middle School Teacher | $62,820 | $47,060 - $80,380 |
| High School Teacher | $67,590 | $47,890 - $94,370 |
| PE Teacher | $63,960 | $31,040 - $107,110 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, 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 that work for Aurora Public Schools and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $40,630 | $31,020-$48,360 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $65,180 | $47,930 - $81,300 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Denver-Aurora-Broomfield area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $62,580 | $44,970-$88,790 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $106,010 | $76,830 - $133,890 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $62,570 | $46,780 - $81,420 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, 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 Aurora Public Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Colorado | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,128 | $11,566 |
| Administrators | $16,091 | $11,368 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Aurora Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Aurora Public Schools. 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 Aurora Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,977 | 2,012 | 2,083 |
| Preschool Teachers | 15 | 14 | 17 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 242 | 234 | 227 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 969 | 976 | 1,020 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 752 | 789 | 818 |
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 | 189 | 220 | 237 |
| Teaching Assistants | 700 | 691 | 699 |
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 Aurora Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 1,374 | 1,374 | 1,453 |
| District Administrators | 36 | 39 | 39 |
| District Support Staff | 234 | 238 | 250 |
| School Administrators | 106 | 110 | 116 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 170 | 169 | 174 |
| Student Support Staff | 256 | 255 | 286 |
| Other Support Staff | 559 | 562 | 590 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 14 | 15 |
| Guidance Counselors | 94 | 99 | 117 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 20 | 20 | 22 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 58 | 60 | 71 |
| Other School Counselors | 16 | 19 | 24 |
Aurora Public Schools Schools
We have listed the 59 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Aurora Public Schools in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
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Aurora Public Schools Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Aurora
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altura Elementary School 1650 Altura Blvd Aurora CO 80011 (303) 340-3500 |
PK-5 | 33 | 578 |
| Aps Online School 11700 East 11th Ave Aurora CO 80010 (303) 326-1111 |
9-12 | 9 | 152 |
| Arkansas Elementary School 17301 East Arkansas Ave Aurora CO 80017 (303) 755-0323 |
PK-5 | 26 | 516 |
| Aurora Academy Charter School 10251 East 1st Ave Aurora CO 80010 (303) 367-5983 |
KG-8 | 32 | 539 |
| Aurora Central High School 11700 East 11th Ave Aurora CO 80010 (303) 340-1600 |
9-12 | 105 | 2,120 |
| Aurora Frontier K-8 School 3200 South Jericho Way Aurora CO 80013 (303) 693-1995 |
PK-8 | 31 | 675 |
| Aurora Hills Middle School 1009 South Uvalda St Aurora CO 80012 (303) 341-7450 |
6-8 | 50 | 930 |
| Aurora Public Schools Child Development Center 1420 Laredo St Aurora CO 80011 (303) 364-9371 |
PK-PK | 2 | 314 |
| Aurora Quest Academy 472 South Wheeling St Aurora CO 80012 (303) 343-3664 |
KG-8 | 28 | 589 |
| Axl Academy 14100 East Jewell Ave Aurora CO 80012 (303) 377-0758 |
PK-8 | 24 | 482 |
| Boston Elementary School 1365 Jamaica St Aurora CO 80010 (303) 364-6878 |
PK-8 | 29 | 474 |
| Century Elementary School 2500 South Granby Way Aurora CO 80014 (303) 745-4424 |
PK-5 | 22 | 384 |
| Clyde Miller Elementary School 1701 Espana St Aurora CO 80011 (303) 364-7918 |
PK-8 | 30 | 570 |
| Columbia Middle School 17600 East Columbia Ave Aurora CO 80013 (303) 690-6570 |
6-8 | 37 | 745 |
| Crawford Elementary School 1600 Florence St Aurora CO 80010 (303) 340-3290 |
PK-5 | 38 | 754 |
| Dalton Elementary School 17401 East Dartmouth Ave Aurora CO 80013 (303) 693-7561 |
PK-5 | 24 | 539 |
| Dartmouth Elementary School 3050 South Laredo St Aurora CO 80013 (303) 690-1155 |
PK-5 | 23 | 406 |
| East Middle School 1275 Fraser St Aurora CO 80011 (303) 340-0660 |
6-8 | 59 | 1,045 |
| Elkhart Elementary School 1020 Eagle St Aurora CO 80011 (303) 340-3050 |
KG-5 | 45 | 759 |
| Fletcher Primary School 10455 East 25th Ave Aurora CO 80010 (303) 343-1707 |
KG-5 | 35 | 485 |
| Fulton Elementary School 755 Fulton St Aurora CO 80010 (303) 364-8078 |
PK-5 | 30 | 521 |
| Gateway High School 1300 South Sable Blvd Aurora CO 80012 (303) 755-7160 |
9-12 | 81 | 1,690 |
| Global Village Academy 403 South Airport Blvd Aurora CO 80017 (303) 309-6657 |
KG-8 | 71 | 1,088 |
| Hinkley High School 1250 Chambers Rd Aurora CO 80011 (303) 340-1500 |
9-12 | 100 | 2,094 |
| Iowa Elementary School 16701 East Iowa Ave Aurora CO 80017 (303) 751-3660 |
PK-5 | 24 | 502 |
| Jamaica Child Development Center School 800 Jamaica St Aurora CO 80011 (303) 364-8126 |
PK-PK | 2 | 265 |
| Jewell Elementary School 14601 East Jewell Ave Aurora CO 80012 (303) 751-8862 |
PK-5 | 25 | 537 |
| Kenton Elementary School 1255 Kenton St Aurora CO 80010 (303) 364-0947 |
PK-5 | 31 | 565 |
| Lansing Elementary School 551 Lansing St Aurora CO 80010 (303) 364-8297 |
PK-5 | 26 | 453 |
| Laredo Elementary School 1350 Laredo St Aurora CO 80011 (303) 366-0314 |
KG-5 | 29 | 535 |
| Lotus School for Excellence 11001a East Alameda Ave Aurora CO 80012 (303) 360-0052 |
KG-12 | 44 | 790 |
| Lyn Knoll Elementary School 12445 East 2nd Ave Aurora CO 80011 (303) 364-8455 |
PK-5 | 17 | 318 |
| Meadowood Child Development Center 3333 South Norfork Way Aurora CO 80013 (303) 400-0863 |
PK-PK | 2 | 291 |
| Montview Elementary School 2055 Moline St Aurora CO 80010 (303) 364-8549 |
PK-5 | 26 | 497 |
| Mrachek Middle School 1955 South Telluride St Aurora CO 80013 (303) 750-2836 |
6-8 | 45 | 909 |
| Murphy Creek K-8 School 1400 South Old Tom Morris Rd Aurora CO 80018 (303) 366-0579 |
PK-8 | 34 | 688 |
| North Middle School 12095 Montview Blvd Aurora CO 80010 (303) 364-7411 |
6-8 | 41 | 879 |
| Options School 11351 East Montview Blvd Aurora CO 80010 (303) 340-0666 |
KG-12 | 15 | 669 |
| Paris Elementary School 1635 Paris St Aurora CO 80010 (303) 341-1702 |
PK-5 | 26 | 490 |
| Park Lane Elementary School 13001 East 30th Ave Aurora CO 80011 (303) 343-8313 |
PK-5 | 19 | 350 |
| Peoria Elementary School 875 Peoria St Aurora CO 80011 (303) 340-0770 |
PK-5 | 28 | 576 |
| Rangeview High School 17599 East Iliff Ave Aurora CO 80013 (303) 695-6848 |
9-12 | 104 | 2,388 |
| Sable Elementary School 2601 Sable Blvd Aurora CO 80011 (303) 340-3140 |
PK-5 | 28 | 536 |
| Side Creek Elementary School 19191 East Iliff Place Aurora CO 80013 (303) 755-1785 |
PK-5 | 33 | 700 |
| Sixth Avenue Elementary School 560 Vaughn St Aurora CO 80011 (303) 366-6019 |
PK-5 | 36 | 659 |
| South Middle School 12310 East Parkview Dr Aurora CO 80011 (303) 364-7623 |
6-8 | 43 | 743 |
| Tollgate Elementary School 701 South Kalispell Way Aurora CO 80017 (303) 696-0944 |
KG-5 | 38 | 731 |
| Vassar Elementary School 18101 East Vassar Ave Aurora CO 80013 (303) 752-3772 |
PK-5 | 29 | 570 |
| Vaughn Elementary School 1155 Vaughn St Aurora CO 80011 (303) 366-8430 |
PK-5 | 27 | 561 |
| Virginia Court Elementary School 395 South Troy St Aurora CO 80012 (303) 366-9594 |
PK-5 | 28 | 568 |
| Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory 24551 East 1st Ave Aurora CO 80018 (303) 340-0859 |
9-12 | 52 | 891 |
| Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory 24551 East 1st Ave Aurora CO 80018 (303) 340-0859 |
PK-8 | 62 | 1,132 |
| West Middle School 10100 East 13th Ave Aurora CO 80010 (303) 366-2671 |
6-12 | 61 | 1,241 |
| Wheeling Elementary School 472 South Wheeling St Aurora CO 80012 (303) 344-8670 |
PK-5 | 34 | 618 |
| William Smith High School 400 Airport Blvd Aurora CO 80011 (303) 364-8715 |
9-12 | 26 | 299 |
| Yale Elementary School 16001 East Yale Ave Aurora CO 80013 (303) 751-7470 |
PK-5 | 22 | 492 |
Teaching in Denver
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| New America School 9125 East Seventh Place Buildi Denver CO 80230 (303) 320-9854 |
9-12 | 20 | 434 |
| Vanguard Classical School 801 Yosemite St Denver CO 80230 (303) 691-2384 |
KG-8 | 41 | 527 |