Newtown Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Newtown Public Schools has more than 5,000 students and 400 teachers and support staff. The Newtown Public Schools faculty and staff salary information presented below are gathered from several government 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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Newtown Public Schools Teacher Salary Details
The following table displays salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $93,590 | $59,930 - $141,940 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $90,020 | $49,410 - $133,420 |
| Middle School Teacher | $90,750 | $51,080 - $128,730 |
| High School Teacher | $87,710 | $49,520 - $131,040 |
| PE Teacher | $61,780 | $31,200 - $106,480 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, 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 Newtown Public Schools and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $87,090 | $50,350 - $113,120 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $150,250 | $85,340 - $201,790 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $77,610 | $44,030 - $111,300 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Newtown Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Newtown 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 Newtown Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 380 | 390 | 390 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 9 | 9 | 13 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 234 | 242 | 238 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 127 | 128 | 130 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 11 | 12 | 10 |
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 | 26 | 28 | 35 |
| Teaching Assistants | 112 | 113 | 119 |
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 Newtown Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 292 | 292 | 192 |
| Student Support Staff | 36 | 33 | 32 |
| Other Support Staff | 190 | 191 | 196 |
| Guidance Counselors | 11 | 13 | 17 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 5 | 6 | 9 |
Newtown Public Schools Schools
We have listed the 9 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Newtown Public Schools in the list 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:
- Redding School District (2 Schools)
- Easton School District (2 Schools)
- Bethel School District (5 Schools)
- Monroe School District (5 Schools)
- Danbury School District (19 Schools)
Newtown Public Schools Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Newtown
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawley Elementary School 29 Church Hill Rd Newtown CT 06470 (203) 426-7666 |
KG-4 | 29 | 349 |
| Head O'meadow Elementary School 94 Boggs Hill Rd Newtown CT 06470 (203) 426-7670 |
KG-4 | 26 | 303 |
| Middle Gate Elementary School 7 Cold Spring Rd Newtown CT 06470 (203) 426-7662 |
KG-4 | 34 | 418 |
| Newtown Middle School 11 Queen St Newtown CT 06471 (203) 426-7638 |
7-8 | 74 | 855 |
| Newtown Preschool 94 Boggs Hill Rd Newtown CT 06470 (203) 426-7683 |
PK-PK | 5 | 70 |
| Reed Intermediate School 3 Trades Ln Newtown CT 06470 (203) 270-4880 |
5-6 | 60 | 787 |
| Starr 3 Trades Ln Newtown CT 06470 (203) 270-4880 |
8-12 | 1 | 4 |
Teaching in Sandy Hook
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown High School 12 Berkshire Rd Sandy Hook CT 06482 (203) 426-7646 |
9-12 | 128 | 1,713 |
| Sandy Hook Elementary School 12 Dickinson Dr Sandy Hook CT 06482 (203) 426-7657 |
KG-4 | 34 | 395 |