GFPS -- Grand Forks Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 600 teachers and instructors and seven thousand students enrolled at the 19 schools managed by GFPS. The GFPS district's salary details presented in the data tables below are obtained from several government sources as noted 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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GFPS Teacher Salary Details
The table below lists average salary and ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Grand Forks 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 | $39,710 | $28,710-$49,440 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $55,690 | $44,780 - $74,990 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $55,700 | $45,370 - $78,800 |
| Middle School Teacher | $53,730 | $40,640 - $78,460 |
| High School Teacher | $57,400 | $46,580 - $77,640 |
| PE Teacher | $60,570 | $25,270 - $96,420 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Grand Forks, 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 average salary and ranges for special education teachers are employed by GFPS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $39,710 | $28,710-$49,440 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $57,160 | $48,100 - $75,510 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Grand Forks, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the Grand Forks area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $92,910 | $61,180 - $130,510 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $52,180 | $40,650 - $61,690 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Grand Forks, 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 GFPS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | North Dakota | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,625 | $12,137 |
| Administrators | $12,673 | $12,037 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Grand Forks Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by GFPS. 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 GFPS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 588 | 587 | 586 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 35 | 34 | 33 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 377 | 374 | 372 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 169 | 174 | 176 |
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 | 17 | 23 | 19 |
| Teaching Assistants | 188 | 199 | 202 |
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 GFPS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 322 | 322 | 323 |
| District Administrators | 20 | 20 | 19 |
| District Support Staff | 21 | 22 | 24 |
| School Administrators | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 35 | 34 | 32 |
| Student Support Staff | 57 | 60 | 62 |
| Other Support Staff | 157 | 159 | 160 |
| Librarians | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 21 | 21 |
| Guidance Counselors | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Other School Counselors | 21 | 21 | 21 |
GFPS Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, GFPS operates 19 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:
- Thompson 61 School District (2 Schools)
- Central Valley 3 School District (2 Schools)
- Hatton 7 School District (2 Schools)
- Northwood 129 School District (2 Schools)
- Larimore 44 School District (2 Schools)
Grand Forks Public Schools Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Grand Forks
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Franklin Elementary School 1016 South 20th St Grand Forks ND 58201 (701) 746-2250 |
PK-5 | 27 | 345 |
| Central High School 115 North 4th St Grand Forks ND 58203 (701) 746-2375 |
9-12 | 76 | 951 |
| Century Elementary School 3351 17th Ave South Grand Forks ND 58201 (701) 746-2440 |
PK-5 | 37 | 616 |
| Community Alternative High School 500 Stanford Rd Grand Forks ND 58203 (701) 795-2777 |
9-12 | 10 | 106 |
| J Nelson Kelly Elementary School 3000 Cherry St Grand Forks ND 58201 (701) 746-2265 |
PK-5 | 35 | 518 |
| Lake Agassiz Elementary School 605 Stanford Rd Grand Forks ND 58203 (701) 746-2275 |
PK-5 | 26 | 479 |
| Lewis and Clark Elementary School 1100 13th Ave South Grand Forks ND 58201 (701) 746-2285 |
PK-5 | 19 | 214 |
| Phoenix Elementary School 351 4th Ave South Grand Forks ND 58201 (701) 746-2240 |
PK-5 | 24 | 274 |
| Red River High School 2211 17th Ave South Grand Forks ND 58201 (701) 746-2400 |
9-12 | 90 | 1,129 |
| Schroeder Middle School 800 32nd Ave South Grand Forks ND 58201 (701) 746-2330 |
6-8 | 47 | 486 |
| South Middle School 1999 47th Ave South Grand Forks ND 58201 (701) 746-2345 |
6-8 | 49 | 558 |
| Valley Middle School 2100 5th Ave North Grand Forks ND 58203 (701) 746-2360 |
6-8 | 49 | 376 |
| Viking Elementary School 809 22nd Ave South Grand Forks ND 58201 (701) 746-2300 |
PK-5 | 20 | 322 |
| West Elementary School 615 North 25th St Grand Forks ND 58203 (701) 746-2310 |
PK-5 | 16 | 189 |
| Wilder Elementary School 1009 North 3rd St Grand Forks ND 58203 (701) 746-2320 |
KG-5 | 11 | 118 |
| Winship Elementary School 1412 5th Ave North Grand Forks ND 58203 (701) 746-2325 |
PK-5 | 18 | 196 |
Teaching in Grand Forks Afb
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Ben Eielson Elementary School 1238 Louisiana St Grand Forks Afb ND 58204 (701) 787-5000 |
PK-3 | 13 | 217 |
| Nathan Twining Elementary School 1422 North Louisiana St Grand Forks Afb ND 58204 (701) 787-5100 |
4-5 | 7 | 61 |
| Nathan Twining Middle School 1422 North Louisiana St Grand Forks Afb ND 58204 (701) 787-5100 |
6-8 | 13 | 90 |