Ridgefield Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Based on recent publications, over 400 teachers and support staff are employed at Ridgefield Public Schools. The tables below provide administration and teacher salaries at Ridgefield Public Schools. 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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Ridgefield Public Schools Teacher Salary Details
This table details average salary ranges for teachers, which is provided 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 details average salary ranges for special education teachers are employed by Ridgefield 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
Learn more about 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
Ridgefield Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 387 | 402 | 396 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 18 | 17 | 16 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 239 | 249 | 246 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 121 | 126 | 126 |
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 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
| Teaching Assistants | 89 | 84 | 94 |
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 Ridgefield Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 244 | 244 | 140 |
| Student Support Staff | 20 | 19 | 22 |
| Other Support Staff | 163 | 148 | 155 |
| Librarians | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Guidance Counselors | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Ridgefield Public Schools Schools
We have listed the 10 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Ridgefield Public Schools 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:
- Wilton School District (4 Schools)
- Bethel School District (5 Schools)
- Weston School District (4 Schools)
- Danbury School District (19 Schools)
- New Canaan School District (5 Schools)
Ridgefield Public Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barlow Mountain Elementary School 115 Barlow Mountain Rd Ridgefield CT 06877 (203) 894-7700 |
PK-5 | 34 | 380 |
| Branchville Elementary School 40 Florida Rd Ridgefield CT 06877 (203) 544-7980 |
KG-5 | 29 | 399 |
| East Ridge Middle School 10 East Ridge Rd Ridgefield CT 06877 (203) 438-3744 |
6-8 | 59 | 769 |
| Farmingville Elementary School 324 Farmingtonroad Ridgefield CT 06877 (203) 431-2830 |
KG-5 | 27 | 364 |
| Ridgebury Elementary School 112 Bennett's Farm Rd Ridgefield CT 06877 (203) 438-6555 |
PK-5 | 26 | 368 |
| Ridgefield High School 700 North Salem Rd Ridgefield CT 06877 (203) 438-3785 |
9-12 | 126 | 1,784 |
| Ridgefield Transition Program 8 Governor St Ridgefield CT 06877 (203) 438-6571 |
12-12 | 0.2 | 2 |
| Scotland Elementary School 111 Barlow Mountain Rd Ridgefield CT 06877 (203) 438-6563 |
KG-5 | 29 | 380 |
| Scotts Ridge Middle School 750 North Salem Rd Ridgefield CT 06877 (203) 894-3400 |
6-8 | 42 | 489 |
| Veterans Park Elementary School 8 Governor St Ridgefield CT 06877 (203) 438-6571 |
KG-5 | 25 | 333 |