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 SalarySalary 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 SalarySalary 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 SalarySalary 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).

 DistrictLouisiana
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.

 201220132014
Total Teachers3,0392,8962,945
Preschool Teachers3224106
Kindergarten Teachers155164164
Elementary School Teachers2,0721,9651,925
Middle & High School Teachers780743750

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.

 201220132014
Supervisors & Coordinators1108382
Teaching Assistants825757802

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.

 201220132014
Total Administrators & Staff1,8301,8302,031
District Administrators43-9
District Support Staff208-134
School Administrators203178176
School Administrative Support Staff308243243
Student Support Staff395283337
Other Support Staff1,2101,1441,132
Librarians615454
Guidance Counselors63130103
Elementary School Guidance Counselors449374
Middle & High School Guidance Counselors193729

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.

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Schools By City

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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