CPSB -- Calcasieu Parish Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
According to published data more than two thousand teachers and instructors are employed at Calcasieu Parish Public Schools. The Calcasieu Parish Public Schools teacher salary figures presented in the tables below are gathered from several government and organizational agencies as noted below 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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CPSB Teacher Salary Details
This table details salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Lake Charles 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $53,210 | $51,480 - $64,680 |
| High School Teacher | $55,280 | $49,090 - $64,930 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Lake Charles, 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 are employed by CPSB and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $54,450 | $52,780 - $64,120 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Lake Charles, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Lake Charles area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $76,980 | $63,190 - $100,480 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $60,720 | $50,440 - $81,110 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Lake Charles, 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 Calcasieu Parish Public Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $17,818 | $20,016 |
| Administrators | $17,498 | $18,410 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Calcasieu Parish Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Calcasieu Parish 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 Calcasieu Parish Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 2,381 | 2,343 | 2,353 |
| Preschool Teachers | 93 | 90 | 87 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 116 | 122 | 115 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 1,518 | 1,482 | 1,465 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 654 | 650 | 685 |
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 | 124 | 118 | 92 |
| Teaching Assistants | 546 | 524 | 536 |
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 Calcasieu Parish Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 1,599 | 1,599 | 1,583 |
| District Support Staff | 135 | 124 | 128 |
| School Administrators | 132 | 131 | 130 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 194 | 186 | 188 |
| Student Support Staff | 206 | 234 | 224 |
| Other Support Staff | 938 | 915 | 904 |
| Librarians | 65 | 64 | 65 |
| Guidance Counselors | 117 | 80 | 83 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 81 | 55 | 57 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 36 | 25 | 26 |
Calcasieu Parish Public Schools Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Calcasieu Parish Public Schools oversees 58 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:
- Jefferson Davis Parish Public Schools (13 Schools)
- Cameron Parish School Board District (4 Schools)
- Allen Parish School Board (11 Schools)
- Beauregard Parish Schools (13 Schools)
- Acadia Parish School Board (26 Schools)
Calcasieu Parish Public Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Bell City
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell City High School 7161 Hwy 14 East Bell City LA 70630 (337) 217-4500 |
PK-12 | 44 | 626 |
Teaching in Dequincy
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dequincy Elementary School 1605 West Fourth St Dequincy LA 70633 (337) 217-4650 |
3-5 | 17 | 272 |
| Dequincy Elementary School 304 Mcneese St Dequincy LA 70633 (337) 217-4650 |
PK-2 | 25 | 402 |
| Dequincy High School 207 North Overton Dequincy LA 70633 (337) 217-4530 |
9-12 | 30 | 374 |
| Dequincy Middle School 1603 West Fourth St Dequincy LA 70633 (337) 217-4770 |
6-8 | 26 | 330 |
Teaching in Iowa
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa High School 401 West Miller Ave Iowa LA 70647 (337) 217-4380 |
9-12 | 38 | 489 |
| J. I. Watson Middle School 201 East First St Iowa LA 70647 (337) 217-4670 |
PK-8 | 70 | 992 |
Teaching in Lake Charles
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. A. Nelson Elementary School 1001 Country Club Rd Lake Charles LA 70605 (337) 217-4790 |
PK-5 | 42 | 699 |
| Alfred M. Barbe High School 2200 West Mcneese Lake Charles LA 70605 (337) 217-4460 |
9-12 | 106 | 1,892 |
| Barbe Elementary School 400 Penn St Lake Charles LA 70601 (337) 217-4660 |
PK-5 | 24 | 343 |
| Brentwood Elementary School 3825 Brentwood Ave Lake Charles LA 70607 (337) 217-4610 |
PK-5 | 26 | 361 |
| College Oaks Elementary School 3618 Ernest St Lake Charles LA 70605 (337) 217-4560 |
PK-5 | 29 | 339 |
| Dolby Elementary School 817 Jefferson Dr Lake Charles LA 70605 (337) 217-4730 |
PK-5 | 33 | 445 |
| Doretha A. Combre Elementary School 2115 Fitzenrieter Rd Lake Charles LA 70601 (337) 217-4890 |
PK-5 | 22 | 336 |
| F. K. White Middle School 1000 East Mcneese Lake Charles LA 70607 (337) 217-4810 |
6-8 | 50 | 626 |
| Fairview Elementary School 3955 Gerstner Mem. Dr Lake Charles LA 70607 (337) 217-4490 |
PK-5 | 23 | 311 |
| Gillis Elementary School 916 Topsy Rd Lake Charles LA 70611 (337) 217-4550 |
PK-5 | 55 | 795 |
| Henry Heights Elementary School 3600 Louisiana Ave Lake Charles LA 70607 (337) 217-4620 |
PK-5 | 36 | 401 |
| Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School 100 North Prater St Lake Charles LA 70601 (337) 217-4420 |
PK-5 | 26 | 343 |
| John F. Kennedy Elementary School 2001 Russell St Lake Charles LA 70615 (337) 217-4760 |
PK-5 | 16 | 192 |
| John J. Johnson Ii, Elementary School 1618 Mill St Lake Charles LA 70601 (337) 217-4900 |
PK-5 | 21 | 309 |
| Lagrange High School 3420 Louisiana Ave Lake Charles LA 70605 (337) 217-4960 |
9-12 | 92 | 994 |
| Lebleu Settlement Elementary School 6509 Hwy 3059 Lake Charles LA 70615 (337) 217-4880 |
PK-5 | 30 | 445 |
| M. J. Kaufman Elementary School 301 Tekel Rd Lake Charles LA 70607 (337) 217-4740 |
PK-5 | 28 | 389 |
| Moss Bluff Elementary School 215 School St Lake Charles LA 70611 (337) 217-4640 |
PK-5 | 58 | 952 |
| Moss Bluff Middle School 1104 Recreation Blvd Lake Charles LA 70611 (337) 217-4570 |
6-8 | 58 | 989 |
| Oak Park Elementary School 2001 18th St Lake Charles LA 70601 (337) 217-4850 |
PK-5 | 31 | 378 |
| Oak Park Middle School 2200 Oak Park Blvd Lake Charles LA 70601 (337) 217-4830 |
6-8 | 37 | 501 |
| Pearl Watson Elementary School 1300 5th St Lake Charles LA 70601 (337) 217-4860 |
PK-5 | 32 | 360 |
| Prien Lake Elementary School 3741 Nelson Rd Lake Charles LA 70605 (337) 217-4910 |
PK-5 | 45 | 600 |
| Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School 1400 Opelousas St Lake Charles LA 70601 (337) 217-4750 |
PK-5 | 15 | 197 |
| Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School 2300 Medora Lake Charles LA 70601 (318) 217-4710 |
6-8 | 25 | 300 |
| Reynaud Middle School 745 South Shattuck Lake Charles LA 70601 (337) 217-4800 |
6-8 | 14 | 155 |
| S. J. Welsh Middle School 1500 West Mcneese Lake Charles LA 70605 (337) 217-4410 |
6-8 | 79 | 1,228 |
| Sam Houston High School 880 South H Jones Parkway Lake Charles LA 70611 (337) 217-4480 |
9-12 | 69 | 1,195 |
| St. John Elementary School 5566 Elliott Rd Lake Charles LA 70605 (337) 217-4870 |
PK-5 | 57 | 917 |
| T. H. Watkins Elementary School 2501 Seventh Ave Lake Charles LA 70601 (337) 217-4590 |
PK-5 | 18 | 247 |
| T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School 2711 Common St Lake Charles LA 70601 (337) 217-4680 |
KG-5 | 16 | 308 |
| Washington / Marion Magnet High School 2802 Pineview St Lake Charles LA 70601 (337) 217-4540 |
9-12 | 56 | 694 |
Teaching in Starks
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starks High School 137 Hwy 10p South Starks LA 70661 (337) 217-4820 |
PK-12 | 37 | 384 |
Teaching in Sulphur
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. S. Perkins Elementary School 700 Currie Dr Sulphur LA 70665 (337) 217-4970 |
PK-5 | 34 | 517 |
| E. K. Key Elementary School 1201 East Burton St Sulphur LA 70663 (337) 217-4660 |
PK-5 | 32 | 481 |
| Frasch Elementary School 540 South Huntington Sulphur LA 70663 (337) 217-4550 |
PK-5 | 45 | 689 |
| Jake Drost School for Exceptional Children 1100 North Crocker St Sulphur LA 70663 (337) 217-4510 |
3-12 | 5 | 34 |
| Leblanc Middle School 1100 North Crocker Sulphur LA 70663 (337) 217-4510 |
6-8 | 28 | 369 |
| Maplewood Middle School 4401 Maplewood Dr Sulphur LA 70663 (337) 217-4920 |
PK-8 | 74 | 1,038 |
| Richard W. Vincent Elementary School 1634 Beglis Parkway Sulphur LA 70663 (337) 217-4690 |
PK-5 | 33 | 423 |
| Sulphur High School 100 Sycamore St Sulphur LA 70663 (337) 217-4430 |
9-12 | 125 | 2,020 |
| Vincent Settlement Elementary School 1072 Vincent Settlement Rd Sulphur LA 70663 (337) 217-4580 |
PK-5 | 23 | 352 |
| W. T. Henning Elementary School 774 Henning Dr Sulphur LA 70663 (337) 217-4840 |
PK-5 | 27 | 355 |
| W. W. Lewis Middle School 1752 Cypress Sulphur LA 70663 (337) 217-4700 |
6-8 | 60 | 899 |
Teaching in Vinton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinton Elementary School 1610 Hampton St Vinton LA 70668 (337) 217-4520 |
PK-5 | 38 | 506 |
| Vinton High School 1603 Grace St Vinton LA 70668 (337) 217-4400 |
9-12 | 27 | 293 |
| Vinton Middle School 900 Horridge St Vinton LA 70668 (337) 217-4720 |
6-8 | 19 | 230 |
Teaching in Westlake
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. P. Arnett Middle School 400 Sulphur Ave Westlake LA 70669 (337) 217-4630 |
6-8 | 30 | 449 |
| Western Heights Elementary School 1100 Elizabeth St Westlake LA 70669 (337) 217-4930 |
PK-5 | 25 | 349 |
| Westlake High School 1000 Garden Dr Westlake LA 70669 (337) 217-4950 |
9-12 | 37 | 534 |
| Westwood Elementary School 1900 Sampson St Westlake LA 70669 (337) 217-4940 |
PK-5 | 36 | 610 |