Buffalo Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Buffalo Public Schools has an estimated twenty nine thousand students and 3,000 teachers. The tables below profile school administration and teacher salaries at Buffalo Public Schools. The data is sourced 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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Buffalo Public Schools Teacher Salary Details
This table details salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Buffalo-Niagara Falls 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 | $41,150 | $28,110-$62,200 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $74,230 | $45,330 - $100,940 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $74,630 | $40,110 - $102,030 |
| Middle School Teacher | $77,010 | $47,120 - $100,740 |
| High School Teacher | $79,990 | $48,530 - $101,100 |
| PE Teacher | $56,640 | $29,910 - $92,750 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Buffalo-Niagara Falls, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers that work for Buffalo Public Schools and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $41,150 | $28,110-$62,200 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $67,760 | $47,230 - $100,100 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Buffalo-Niagara Falls, 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 Buffalo-Niagara Falls area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $53,820 | $38,300-$77,420 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $109,870 | $56,400 - $152,370 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $61,300 | $35,030 - $98,440 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Buffalo-Niagara Falls, 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 Buffalo Public Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $42,002 | $40,909 |
| Administrators | $39,025 | $36,291 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Buffalo Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Buffalo 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 Buffalo Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 2,751 | 2,835 | 2,859 |
| Preschool Teachers | 115 | 112 | 120 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 154 | 163 | 172 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 1,171 | 1,192 | 1,206 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 1,298 | 1,354 | 1,357 |
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 | 9 | 29 | 37 |
| Teaching Assistants | 766 | 783 | 902 |
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 Buffalo Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 1,404 | 1,404 | 298 |
| School Administrators | 124 | 132 | 144 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 225 | 203 | 190 |
| Librarians | 36 | 34 | 37 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | - | 42 |
| Guidance Counselors | 84 | 85 | 86 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 32 | 30 | 32 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 52 | 55 | 54 |
Buffalo Public Schools Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Buffalo Public Schools manages 57 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District (4 Schools)
- Lackawanna City School District (4 Schools)
- Cleveland Hill Union Free School District (3 Schools)
- Cheektowaga Central School District (4 Schools)
- Amherst Central School District (4 Schools)
Buffalo Public Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative High School 1369 Broadway Buffalo NY 14212 (716) 816-3270 |
7-12 | 12 | 218 |
| Bennett High School 2885 Main St Buffalo NY 14214 (716) 816-4250 |
9-12 | 66 | 597 |
| Bilingual Center School 157 Elk St Buffalo NY 14210 (716) 816-4783 |
PK-8 | 47 | 488 |
| Buffalo Academy for Visual & Performing Arts 450 Masten Ave Buffalo NY 14209 (716) 816-4220 |
5-12 | 66 | 796 |
| Buffalo Elementary School of Technology 414 South Division St Buffalo NY 14204 (716) 816-3767 |
PK-8 | 54 | 592 |
| Build Academy 340 Fougeron St Buffalo NY 14211 (716) 816-4140 |
PK-8 | 37 | 486 |
| Burgard Vocational High School 400 Kensington Ave Buffalo NY 14214 (716) 816-4450 |
9-12 | 65 | 537 |
| City Honors School at Fosdick Masten Park 186 East North St Buffalo NY 14204 (716) 816-4230 |
5-12 | 69 | 971 |
| Community School #53 425 South Park Ave Buffalo NY 14220 (716) 816-3330 |
PK-8 | 38 | 420 |
| D'youville-Porter Campus School 255 Porter Ave Buffalo NY 14201 (716) 816-3120 |
PK-8 | 51 | 702 |
| Discovery School 911 Abbott Rd Buffalo NY 14220 (716) 816-4922 |
PK-8 | 38 | 606 |
| Dr Antonia Pantoja Com School of Academy Excellence 750 West Ave Buffalo NY 14213 (716) 816-3160 |
PK-8 | 40 | 513 |
| Dr Lydia T Wright School of Excellence 106 Appenheimer St Buffalo NY 14214 (716) 816-4110 |
PK-8 | 55 | 751 |
| Dr. George Blackman Ecc School 2358 Main St Buffalo NY 14214 (716) 816-3340 |
PK-4 | 34 | 527 |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Multicultural Institute School 487 High St Buffalo NY 14211 (716) 816-3240 |
PK-8 | 47 | 636 |
| East High School 820 Northampton St Buffalo NY 14211 (716) 816-4520 |
9-12 | 49 | 390 |
| Emerson School of Hospitality 70 West Chippewa St Buffalo NY 14202 (716) 816-3018 |
9-12 | 46 | 453 |
| Frank a Sedita School #30 21 Lowell Place Buffalo NY 14213 (716) 816-3220 |
PK-8 | 58 | 780 |
| Frederick Olmstead #56 School 319 Suffolk Buffalo NY 14215 (716) 816-4330 |
5-12 | 49 | 669 |
| Frederick Olmstead #64 School 874 Amherst St Buffalo NY 14216 (716) 816-3420 |
PK-4 | 36 | 586 |
| Grabiarz School of Excellence 225 Lawn Ave Buffalo NY 14207 (716) 816-4040 |
PK-8 | 47 | 521 |
| Harriet Ross Tubman Academy 212 Stanton St Buffalo NY 14212 (716) 816-3780 |
PK-8 | 42 | 439 |
| Harvey Austin School #97 1405 Sycamore St Buffalo NY 14211 (716) 816-4460 |
PK-8 | 43 | 465 |
| Herman Badillo Community School 315 Carolina St Buffalo NY 14201 (716) 816-3848 |
PK-8 | 68 | 717 |
| Highgate Heights School 600 Highgate Ave Buffalo NY 14215 (716) 816-4050 |
PK-8 | 40 | 475 |
| Hutchinson Central Technical High School 256 South Elmwood Ave Buffalo NY 14201 (716) 816-3888 |
9-12 | 81 | 1,097 |
| International Preparatory School at Grover Cleveland 110 14th St Buffalo NY 14213 (716) 816-4300 |
5-12 | 55 | 526 |
| International School 141 Hoyt St Buffalo NY 14213 (716) 816-3300 |
PK-6 | 69 | 765 |
| Lafayette High School 370 Lafayette Ave Buffalo NY 14213 (716) 816-4340 |
7-12 | 88 | 692 |
| Leonardo Da Vinci High School 320 Porter Ave Buffalo NY 14201 (716) 816-4380 |
9-12 | 24 | 389 |
| Lorraine Elementary School 71 Lorraine St Buffalo NY 14220 (716) 816-4809 |
PK-8 | 50 | 695 |
| Mckinley Vocational High School 1500 Elmwood Ave Buffalo NY 14207 (716) 816-4480 |
9-12 | 83 | 968 |
| Middle Early College High School 290 Main St Buffalo NY 14202 (716) 816-3575 |
9-12 | 25 | 295 |
| Montessori School 342 Clinton Ave Buffalo NY 14204 (716) 816-4603 |
PK-8 | 102 | 1,197 |
| Native American Magnet School 97 West Delavan Ave Buffalo NY 14213 (716) 816-3180 |
PK-8 | 43 | 538 |
| P.s. 17 School 1045 West Delavan Ave Buffalo NY 14209 (716) 816-3150 |
PK-4 | 33 | 437 |
| P.s. 27 Hillery Park Academy 73 Pawnee Parkway Buffalo NY 14210 (716) 816-4770 |
PK-8 | 47 | 668 |
| P.s. 37 Futures Academy 295 Carlton St Buffalo NY 14204 (716) 816-3800 |
PK-8 | 36 | 521 |
| P.s. 42 Occupational Training Center School 2495 Main St Buffalo NY 14214 (716) 816-3250 |
7-12 | 23 | 77 |
| P.s. 43 School 161 Benzinger St Buffalo NY 14206 (716) 816-3260 |
PK-8 | 43 | 627 |
| P.s. 59 Dr. Charles Drew Science Magnet School 1 Mlk Park Buffalo NY 14211 (716) 816-3370 |
PK-8 | 58 | 783 |
| P.s. 61 School 1409 East Delavan Ave Buffalo NY 14215 (716) 816-3400 |
PK-4 | 26 | 298 |
| P.s. 65 Roosevelt Academy 156 Newburgh St Buffalo NY 14211 (716) 816-3430 |
PK-4 | 31 | 382 |
| P.s. 66 North Park Academy 780 Parkside Ave Buffalo NY 14216 (716) 816-3440 |
5-8 | 27 | 330 |
| P.s. 69 Houghton Academy 1725 Clinton St Buffalo NY 14206 (716) 816-4794 |
PK-8 | 37 | 525 |
| P.s. 74 Hamlin Park Elementary School 126 Donaldson Rd Buffalo NY 14208 (716) 816-3490 |
PK-8 | 37 | 526 |
| P.s. 81 School 140 Tacoma Ave Buffalo NY 14216 (716) 816-4060 |
PK-8 | 49 | 797 |
| P.s. 82 School 230 Easton Ave Buffalo NY 14215 (716) 816-4070 |
PK-4 | 37 | 516 |
| P.s. 84 School 462 Grider St Buffalo NY 14215 (716) 816-4080 |
KG-12 | 22 | 165 |
| Riverside Institute of Technology School 51 Ontario St Buffalo NY 14207 (716) 816-4360 |
9-12 | 63 | 771 |
| South Park High School 150 Southside Parkway Buffalo NY 14220 (716) 816-7828 |
9-12 | 66 | 887 |
| Southside Elementary School 430 Southside Parkway Buffalo NY 14210 (716) 816-4818 |
PK-8 | 87 | 1,158 |
| Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center School 1095 Jefferson Ave Buffalo NY 14208 (716) 816-4180 |
PK-4 | 60 | 748 |
| The Math Science Technology Preparatory School 666 East Delevan Ave Buffalo NY 14215 (716) 816-4500 |
5-12 | 42 | 473 |
| Waterfront School 95 4th St Buffalo NY 14202 (716) 816-3900 |
PK-8 | 60 | 867 |
| West Hertel Elementary School 489 Hertel Ave Buffalo NY 14207 (716) 816-4150 |
PK-8 | 57 | 827 |