JPPSS -- Jefferson Parish Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
According to published data more than three thousand teachers are employed at JPPSS. The tables below display teacher and administration salaries at JPPSS. The data has been gathered through 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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JPPSS Teacher Salary Details
The following table displays salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner local area. 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 | $39,670 | $22,600-$57,880 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $51,550 | $44,510 - $57,940 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $53,000 | $47,410 - $61,620 |
| Middle School Teacher | $52,670 | $38,550 - $60,900 |
| High School Teacher | $56,170 | $48,090 - $63,430 |
| PE Teacher | $108,730 | $20,510 - $177,130 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, 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 who work for JPPSS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $39,670 | $22,600-$57,880 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $54,240 | $45,990 - $62,050 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, 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, including counselors and librarians for the New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $63,650 | $42,660-$75,260 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $87,340 | $61,600 - $124,900 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $58,330 | $45,460 - $72,840 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, 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 JPPSS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $24,378 | $20,021 |
| Administrators | $24,131 | $18,410 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Jefferson Parish Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by JPPSS. 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 JPPSS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 3,039 | 2,896 | 2,945 |
| Preschool Teachers | 32 | 24 | 106 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 155 | 164 | 164 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 2,072 | 1,965 | 1,925 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 780 | 743 | 750 |
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 | 110 | 83 | 82 |
| Teaching Assistants | 825 | 757 | 802 |
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 JPPSS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 1,830 | 1,830 | 2,031 |
| District Administrators | 43 | - | 9 |
| District Support Staff | 208 | - | 134 |
| School Administrators | 203 | 178 | 176 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 308 | 243 | 243 |
| Student Support Staff | 395 | 283 | 337 |
| Other Support Staff | 1,210 | 1,144 | 1,132 |
| Librarians | 61 | 54 | 54 |
| Guidance Counselors | 63 | 130 | 103 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 44 | 93 | 74 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 19 | 37 | 29 |
JPPSS Schools
We have listed the 82 schools and their contact information, which is managed by JPPSS in the list 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:
- New Orleans Public Schools (21 Schools)
- Plaquemines Parish School Board District (8 Schools)
- Recovery School District - Louisiana Department Of Education (23 Schools)
- Saint Bernard Parish School Board District (11 Schools)
- St. Charles Parish Public School System (17 Schools)
Jefferson Parish Public Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
- Avondale (2)
- Bridge City (1)
- Grand Isle (1)
- Gretna (9)
- Harahan (1)
- Harvey (6)
- Jefferson (5)
- Kenner (10)
- Lafitte (2)
- Marrero (12)
- Metairie (18)
- River Ridge (1)
- Terrytown (3)
- Waggaman (1)
- Westwego (5)
Teaching in Avondale
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Strehle Elementary School 178 Millie Dr Avondale LA 70094 (504) 436-1920 |
PK-5 | 35 | 430 |
| Henry Ford Junior High School 435 South Jamie Blvd Avondale LA 70094 (504) 436-2474 |
6-8 | 35 | 671 |
Teaching in Bridge City
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge City Elementary School 1805 Bridge City Ave Bridge City LA 70094 (504) 436-4626 |
PK-5 | 26 | 412 |
Teaching in Grand Isle
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Isle High School 149 Ludwig Ln Grand Isle LA 70358 (985) 787-2577 |
KG-12 | 22 | 130 |
Teaching in Gretna
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Cox Elementary School 2630 Belle Chasse Hwy Gretna LA 70056 (504) 394-5890 |
PK-5 | 28 | 418 |
| Gretna Junior High School 910 Gretna Blvd Gretna LA 70053 (504) 366-0120 |
6-8 | 44 | 737 |
| Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies 701 Amelia St Gretna LA 70053 (504) 366-3582 |
PK-5 | 25 | 364 |
| L. W. Ruppel Academy for Advanced Studies 815 Huey P. Long Ave Gretna LA 70053 (504) 349-7768 |
6-8 | 19 | 334 |
| Mcdonogh #26 Elementary School 1200 Jefferson St Gretna LA 70053 (504) 362-9929 |
PK-5 | 27 | 365 |
| Paul J. Solis Elementary School 2850 Mt. Laurel Dr Gretna LA 70056 (504) 392-7867 |
PK-5 | 49 | 775 |
| Shirley Johnson / Gretna Park Elementary School 1130 Gretna Blvd Gretna LA 70053 (504) 366-1660 |
PK-5 | 43 | 629 |
| Thomas Jefferson Academy for Advanced Studies 17 Gretna Blvd Gretna LA 70053 (504) 363-4300 |
9-12 | 26 | 454 |
| William Hart Elementary School 2001 Hancock St Gretna LA 70053 (504) 366-4346 |
PK-5 | 26 | 376 |
Teaching in Harahan
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harahan Elementary School 6723 Jefferson Hwy Harahan LA 70123 (504) 737-3918 |
PK-5 | 36 | 558 |
Teaching in Harvey
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ella C. Pittman Elementary School 3800 Thirteenth St Harvey LA 70058 (504) 340-4937 |
KG-5 | 38 | 575 |
| Helen Cox Junior High School 2200 Lapalco Blvd Harvey LA 70058 (504) 367-6388 |
9-12 | 51 | 996 |
| Jefferson Chamber Foundation Academy 475 Manhattan Blvd Harvey LA 70058 (504) 410-3121 |
8-12 | 5 | 113 |
| West Jefferson High School 2200 Eighth St Harvey LA 70058 (504) 368-6055 |
9-12 | 66 | 1,226 |
| Woodland West Elementary School 2143 Mars St Harvey LA 70058 (504) 366-5308 |
PK-5 | 53 | 724 |
| Woodmere Elementary School 3191 Alex Kornman Blvd Harvey LA 70058 (504) 371-0476 |
PK-5 | 34 | 426 |
Teaching in Jefferson
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elementary School 4440 Jefferson Hwy Jefferson LA 70121 (504) 733-9461 |
PK-5 | 30 | 374 |
| Jefferson Parish School for Science & Technology 701 Churchhill Parkway Jefferson LA 70094 (504) 838-2249 |
6-12 | 22 | 355 |
| Martyn Alternative School 1108 Shrewsbury Rd Jefferson LA 70121 (504) 831-0316 |
2-12 | 6 | 45 |
| Riverdale High School 240 Riverdale Dr Jefferson LA 70121 (504) 833-7288 |
8-12 | 52 | 880 |
| Riverdale Middle School 3900 Jefferson Hwy Jefferson LA 70121 (504) 828-2706 |
6-8 | 45 | 795 |
Teaching in Kenner
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.c. Alexander Elementary School 600 West Esplanade Ave Kenner LA 70065 (504) 469-7326 |
PK-5 | 35 | 585 |
| Alfred Bonnabel High School 2801 Bruin Dr Kenner LA 70065 (504) 443-4564 |
9-12 | 89 | 1,397 |
| Chateau Estates Elementary School 4121 Medoc Dr Kenner LA 70065 (504) 464-5662 |
PK-6 | 45 | 622 |
| G.t. Woods Elementary School 1037 31st St Kenner LA 70065 (504) 466-6252 |
PK-5 | 22 | 269 |
| Greenlawn Terrace Elementary School 1500 38th St Kenner LA 70065 (504) 468-1016 |
PK-5 | 30 | 480 |
| J.j. Audubon Elementary School 200 West Loyola Dr Kenner LA 70065 (504) 466-0525 |
PK-5 | 33 | 474 |
| John Clancy Elementary School 2100 Maine St Kenner LA 70062 (504) 469-3664 |
PK-5 | 40 | 527 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Middle School 3315 Maine Ave Kenner LA 70065 (504) 443-1361 |
6-8 | 35 | 604 |
| Walter G. Schneckenburger Elementary School 26 Earnest St Kenner LA 70065 (504) 443-1236 |
PK-5 | 31 | 417 |
| Washington Elementary School 606 Clay St Kenner LA 70062 (504) 464-9111 |
PK-5 | 25 | 286 |
Teaching in Lafitte
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fisher Middle / High School 2529 Jean Lafitte Blvd Lafitte LA 70067 (504) 689-3665 |
6-12 | 26 | 499 |
| Jean Lafitte Elementary School 4924 City Park Dr Lafitte LA 70067 (504) 689-4136 |
PK-5 | 27 | 413 |
Teaching in Marrero
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ames Elementary School 500 Pine St Marrero LA 70072 (504) 347-0254 |
PK-5 | 30 | 473 |
| Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School 2500 Bent Tree Ln Marrero LA 70072 (504) 340-0487 |
PK-5 | 39 | 646 |
| Ellender Middle School 4501 East Ames Blvd Marrero LA 70072 (504) 341-9469 |
KG-8 | 33 | 541 |
| Estelle Elementary School 2800 Barataria Blvd Marrero LA 70072 (504) 347-3727 |
PK-6 | 49 | 711 |
| Harry S. Truman Middle School 5417 Ehret Rd Marrero LA 70072 (504) 341-0961 |
6-8 | 49 | 800 |
| John Ehret High School 4300 Patriot St Marrero LA 70072 (504) 340-7651 |
9-12 | 109 | 1,816 |
| L.h. Marrero Middle School 4100 Seventh St Marrero LA 70072 (504) 341-5842 |
6-8 | 47 | 810 |
| L.w. Higgins High School 7201 Lapalco Blvd Marrero LA 70072 (504) 341-2273 |
9-12 | 76 | 1,427 |
| Lincoln Elementary School 1429 Ames Blvd Marrero LA 70072 (504) 340-8489 |
PK-6 | 29 | 534 |
| Marrero Academy for Advanced Studies 2820 Mount Kennedy Dr Marrero LA 70072 (504) 347-4739 |
PK-5 | 19 | 371 |
| Miller Wall Elementary School 2001 Bonnie Ann Dr Marrero LA 70072 (504) 340-4941 |
PK-5 | 32 | 404 |
| Westbank Alternative School 2590 Barataria Blvd Marrero LA 70072 (504) 371-4651 |
3-8 | 14 | 62 |
Teaching in Metairie
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airline Park Academy for Advanced Studies 6201 Camphor St Metairie LA 70003 (504) 888-0969 |
PK-5 | 20 | 372 |
| Alice M.birney Elementary School 4829 Hastings St Metairie LA 70006 (504) 885-1054 |
PK-5 | 39 | 615 |
| Bissonet Plaza Elementary School 6818 Kawanee Ave Metairie LA 70003 (504) 887-0470 |
PK-5 | 43 | 658 |
| Bridgedale Elementary School 808 Zinnia St Metairie LA 70001 (504) 888-6807 |
PK-5 | 30 | 500 |
| East Jefferson High School 400 Phlox St Metairie LA 70001 (504) 888-7171 |
9-12 | 57 | 1,044 |
| Ella Dolhonde Elementary School 219 Severn Ave Metairie LA 70001 (504) 837-5370 |
PK-5 | 29 | 386 |
| Grace King High School 4301 Grace King Place Metairie LA 70002 (504) 888-7334 |
9-12 | 69 | 1,149 |
| Green Park Elementary School 1409 North Upland St Metairie LA 70003 (504) 466-0205 |
PK-5 | 32 | 450 |
| Harold Keller Elementary School 5301 Irving St Metairie LA 70003 (504) 887-3836 |
PK-5 | 33 | 458 |
| J.c. Ellis Elementary School 801 Brockenbraugh Court Metairie LA 70005 (504) 833-7254 |
PK-6 | 44 | 630 |
| J.d. Meisler Middle School 3700 Cleary Ave Metairie LA 70002 (504) 888-5832 |
6-8 | 49 | 797 |
| John Q. Adams Middle School 5525 Henican Place Metairie LA 70003 (504) 887-5240 |
6-8 | 43 | 799 |
| Marie B. Riviere Elementary School 1564 Lake Ave Metairie LA 70005 (504) 835-8439 |
PK-5 | 33 | 484 |
| Metairie Grammar School 201 Metairie Rd Metairie LA 70005 (504) 833-5539 |
PK-5 | 28 | 403 |
| Phoebe Hearst School 5208 Wabash St Metairie LA 70001 (504) 887-8814 |
PK-5 | 42 | 724 |
| Rudolph Matas School 1201 Elise St Metairie LA 70003 (504) 733-6200 |
PK-6 | 44 | 569 |
| T.h. Harris Middle School 911 Elise Ave Metairie LA 70003 (504) 733-0867 |
6-8 | 39 | 779 |
| V.c. Haynes Middle School 1416 Metairie Rd Metairie LA 70005 (504) 837-8300 |
6-12 | 43 | 729 |
Teaching in River Ridge
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Park / Hilda Knoff School 8809 Jefferson Hwy River Ridge LA 70123 (504) 737-6163 |
PK-5 | 28 | 359 |
Teaching in Terrytown
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School 950 Behrman Hwy Terrytown LA 70056 (504) 393-8732 |
PK-5 | 43 | 631 |
| Livaudais Junior High School 925 Lamar Ave Terrytown LA 70056 (504) 393-7544 |
6-8 | 38 | 682 |
| Terrytown Elementary School 550 East Forest Lawn Dr Terrytown LA 70056 (504) 376-8928 |
PK-5 | 51 | 888 |
Teaching in Waggaman
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucille Cherbonnier Elementary School 700 Dandelion Dr Waggaman LA 70094 (504) 431-9740 |
PK-5 | 25 | 340 |
Teaching in Westwego
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Butler Elementary School 300 Fourth St Westwego LA 70094 (504) 341-1351 |
PK-5 | 35 | 471 |
| Live Oak Manor Elementary School 220 Acadia Dr Westwego LA 70094 (504) 431-7924 |
PK-5 | 19 | 251 |
| Stella Worley Junior High School 801 Spartan Dr Westwego LA 70094 (504) 348-4964 |
6-8 | 47 | 804 |
| Vic A. Pitre Elementary School 1525 Spruce St Westwego LA 70094 (504) 341-6517 |
PK-5 | 28 | 383 |
| Westwego Elementary School 537 Ave D Westwego LA 70094 (504) 341-1451 |
PK-5 | 29 | 414 |