SLPS -- St. Louis Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Based on recent publications, over 2,000 teachers and support staff are employed at SLPS. The SLPS school district salary details presented in the following tables are gathered from several government agencies as listed below the salary tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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SLPS Teacher Salary Details
This table displays average salary and ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the St. Louis 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 | $38,410 | $24,960-$60,260 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $60,510 | $43,350 - $88,990 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,590 | $40,490 - $79,650 |
| Middle School Teacher | $62,340 | $45,890 - $81,280 |
| High School Teacher | $60,570 | $40,320 - $81,210 |
| PE Teacher | $46,710 | $25,540 - $76,790 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: St. Louis, 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 who work for SLPS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $38,410 | $24,960-$60,260 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $55,880 | $40,270 - $78,590 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: St. Louis, 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 St. Louis area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $49,830 | $37,720-$65,070 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $101,280 | $73,880 - $131,770 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $55,390 | $36,070 - $80,580 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: St. Louis, 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 SLPS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Missouri | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $19,781 | $12,920 |
| Administrators | $32,036 | $29,579 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
St. Louis Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by SLPS. 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 SLPS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,904 | 2,006 | 2,006 |
| Preschool Teachers | 165 | 165 | 169 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 117 | 134 | 140 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 753 | 807 | 848 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 869 | 900 | 849 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 342 | 356 | 377 |
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 SLPS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 1,107 | 1,107 | 399 |
| District Administrators | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| School Administrators | 96 | 106 | 108 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 27 | 28 | 30 |
| Student Support Staff | 135 | 287 | 249 |
| Librarians | 20 | 17 | 14 |
| Guidance Counselors | 86 | 89 | 86 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 42 | 48 | 38 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 44 | 40 | 48 |
SLPS Schools
We have listed the 78 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by SLPS 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:
- Normandy School District (9 Schools)
- Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District (4 Schools)
- Jennings School District (8 Schools)
- Brentwood School District (5 Schools)
- Bayless School District (3 Schools)
St. Louis Public Schools Map & Boundaries
Teaching in St Louis
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Elementary School 1311 Tower Grove Ave St Louis MO 63110 (314) 535-3910 |
PK-6 | 27 | 349 |
| Ames Visual / Performing Arts School 2900 Hadley St Louis MO 63107 (314) 241-7165 |
PK-5 | 31 | 397 |
| Ashland Elementary School 3921 North Newstead St Louis MO 63115 (314) 385-4767 |
PK-6 | 27 | 388 |
| Beaumont High School 3836 Natural Bridge Ave St Louis MO 63107 (314) 533-2410 |
11-12 | 23 | 63 |
| Bryan Hill Elementary School 4342 Aldine St Louis MO 63113 (314) 534-0370 |
PK-5 | 19 | 214 |
| Buder Elementary School 5319 Lansdowne Ave St Louis MO 63109 (314) 352-4343 |
PK-5 | 30 | 383 |
| Busch / Academic-Athletic Academy 5910 Clifton Ave St Louis MO 63109 (314) 352-1043 |
6-8 | 21 | 330 |
| Carnahan School of the Future 4041 South Broadway St Louis MO 63118 (314) 457-0582 |
9-12 | 26 | 374 |
| Carr Lane Vpa Middle School 1004 North Jefferson Ave St Louis MO 63106 (314) 231-0413 |
6-8 | 40 | 610 |
| Central Visual / Performing Arts High School 3125 South Kingshwy Blvd St Louis MO 63139 (314) 771-2772 |
9-12 | 33 | 402 |
| Clay Elementary School 3820 North 14th St St Louis MO 63107 (314) 231-9608 |
PK-5 | 16 | 190 |
| Cleveland Njrotc Academy 3125 South Kingshwy St Louis MO 63139 (314) 776-1301 |
9-12 | 25 | 299 |
| Cole Elementary School 3935 Enright Ave St Louis MO 63108 (314) 533-0894 |
PK-8 | 25 | 387 |
| Columbia Elementary Community Education Center School 3120 St Louis Ave St Louis MO 63106 (314) 533-2750 |
PK-6 | 19 | 259 |
| Community Access Job Training School 4915 Donovan Ave St Louis MO 63109 (314) 481-4095 |
8-12 | 16 | 119 |
| Compton-Drew Ilc Middle School 5130 Oakland Ave St Louis MO 63110 (314) 652-9282 |
6-8 | 33 | 522 |
| Cote Brilliante Elementary School 4908 Cote Brilliante Ave St Louis MO 63103 (314) 531-8680 |
PK-6 | 18 | 261 |
| Dewey School-Internat'l. Studies 815 Ann Ave St Louis MO 63104 (314) 645-4845 |
PK-5 | 33 | 438 |
| Dunbar and Br. School 1415 North Garrison Ave St Louis MO 63106 (314) 533-2526 |
PK-6 | 20 | 253 |
| Earl Nance Sr. Elementary School 8959 Riverview Blvd St Louis MO 63147 (314) 867-0634 |
PK-6 | 26 | 413 |
| Elias Michael Elementary School 2 Gateway Dr St Louis MO 63106 (314) 241-0993 |
PK-8 | 11 | 72 |
| Fanning Middle Community Education School 3417 Grace Ave St Louis MO 63116 (314) 772-1038 |
6-8 | 21 | 389 |
| Farragut Elementary School 4025 Sullivan Ave St Louis MO 63107 (314) 531-1198 |
PK-6 | 14 | 205 |
| Ford-Ford Br. Elementary Community Education School 1383 Clara Ave St Louis MO 63112 (314) 383-0836 |
PK-6 | 20 | 291 |
| Froebel Elementary School 3709 Nebraska Ave St Louis MO 63118 (314) 771-3533 |
PK-5 | 23 | 386 |
| Gateway Elementary School 4 Gateway Dr St Louis MO 63106 (314) 241-8255 |
PK-5 | 41 | 576 |
| Gateway High School 5101 Mcree Ave St Louis MO 63110 (314) 776-3300 |
9-12 | 104 | 1,158 |
| Gateway Middle School 1200 North Jefferson Ave St Louis MO 63106 (314) 241-2295 |
6-8 | 37 | 592 |
| Hamilton Elementary Community Education School 4160 North Kingshwy St Louis MO 63115 (314) 367-0552 |
PK-5 | 29 | 418 |
| Henry Elementary School 1220 North Tenth St St Louis MO 63106 (314) 231-7284 |
PK-6 | 18 | 255 |
| Herzog Elementary School 5831 Pamplin Place St Louis MO 63147 (314) 385-2212 |
PK-6 | 28 | 428 |
| Hickey Elementary School 3111 Cora Ave St Louis MO 63115 (314) 383-2550 |
PK-5 | 19 | 252 |
| Hodgen Elementary School 1616 California St Louis MO 63104 (314) 771-2539 |
PK-6 | 26 | 321 |
| Jefferson Elementary School 1301 Hogan St St Louis MO 63106 (314) 231-2459 |
PK-6 | 20 | 274 |
| Kennard / Classical Jr. Academy 5031 Potomac St Louis MO 63139 (314) 353-8875 |
PK-5 | 25 | 391 |
| Laclede Elementary School 5821 Kennerly Ave St Louis MO 63112 (314) 385-0546 |
PK-5 | 19 | 298 |
| Langston Middle School 5511 Wabada Ave St Louis MO 63112 (314) 383-2908 |
6-8 | 20 | 278 |
| Lexington Elementary School 5030 Lexington Ave St Louis MO 63115 (314) 385-2522 |
PK-5 | 25 | 368 |
| Long Middle Community Education Center School 5028 Morganford Rd St Louis MO 63116 (314) 481-3440 |
6-8 | 18 | 245 |
| Lyon Academy - Basic Instr. 516 Loughborough Ave St Louis MO 63111 (314) 353-1353 |
PK-8 | 52 | 411 |
| Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School 6020 Pernod Ave St Louis MO 63139 (314) 352-9212 |
PK-5 | 20 | 290 |
| Mann Elementary School 4047 Juniata St St Louis MO 63116 (314) 772-4545 |
PK-6 | 26 | 319 |
| Mason Elementary School 6031 Southwest Ave St Louis MO 63139 (314) 645-1201 |
PK-6 | 34 | 468 |
| Mckinley Class. Leadership Academy 2156 Russell Blvd St Louis MO 63104 (314) 773-0027 |
6-12 | 34 | 474 |
| Meramec Elementary School 2745 Meramec St St Louis MO 63118 (314) 353-7145 |
PK-5 | 20 | 260 |
| Metro High School 4015 Mcpherson Ave St Louis MO 63108 (314) 534-3894 |
9-12 | 24 | 335 |
| Miller Career Academy 1000 North Grand St Louis MO 63106 (314) 371-0394 |
9-12 | 54 | 710 |
| Monroe Elementary School 3641 Missouri Ave St Louis MO 63118 (314) 776-7315 |
PK-6 | 26 | 386 |
| Mullanphy Botanical Gardens School 4221 Shaw Blvd St Louis MO 63110 (314) 772-0994 |
PK-5 | 41 | 475 |
| Oak Hill Elementary School 4300 Morganford Rd St Louis MO 63116 (314) 481-0420 |
PK-5 | 26 | 355 |
| Peabody Elementary School 1224 South 14th St St Louis MO 63104 (314) 241-1533 |
PK-8 | 27 | 379 |
| Roosevelt High School 3230 Hartford St St Louis MO 63118 (314) 776-6040 |
9-12 | 53 | 776 |
| Shaw Visual / Performing Arts Center School 5329 Columbia Ave St Louis MO 63139 (314) 776-5091 |
PK-5 | 31 | 392 |
| Shenandoah Elementary School 3412 Shenandoah Ave St Louis MO 63104 (314) 772-7544 |
PK-6 | 16 | 216 |
| Sigel Elementary Community Education Center School 2050 Allen Ave St Louis MO 63104 (314) 771-0010 |
PK-6 | 20 | 307 |
| Soldan International Studies School 918 North Union Blvd St Louis MO 63108 (314) 367-9222 |
9-12 | 37 | 559 |
| Stix Early Childhood Center School 647 Tower Grove Ave St Louis MO 63110 (314) 533-0874 |
PK-2 | 36 | 529 |
| Sumner High School 4248 Cottage Ave St Louis MO 63113 (314) 371-1048 |
9-12 | 35 | 579 |
| Transportation and Law School 5140 Riverview Blvd St Louis MO 63120 (314) 385-4774 |
9-12 | 29 | 357 |
| Vashon High School 3035 Cass Ave St Louis MO 63106 (314) 533-9487 |
9-12 | 71 | 864 |
| Walbridge Elementary Community Education School 5000 Davison Ave St Louis MO 63120 (314) 383-1829 |
PK-6 | 21 | 274 |
| Washington Montessori School 1130 North Euclid Ave St Louis MO 63113 (314) 361-0432 |
PK-5 | 26 | 423 |
| Wilkinson Early Childhood Center School 1921 Prather Ave St Louis MO 63139 (314) 645-1202 |
PK-2 | 23 | 293 |
| Woerner Elementary School 6131 Leona St St Louis MO 63116 (314) 481-8585 |
PK-5 | 27 | 384 |
| Woodward Elementary School 725 Bellerive Blvd St Louis MO 63111 (314) 353-1346 |
PK-5 | 24 | 376 |
| Yeatman-Liddell Middle School 4265 Athlone Ave St Louis MO 63115 (314) 261-8132 |
6-8 | 27 | 421 |
Teaching in St. Louis
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acad of Envt Sci/Math Elem 1008 South Spring St. Louis MO 63110 (314) 932-1464 |
KG-5 | 32 | 505 |
| Acad of Envt Sci/Math Middle 1008 South Spring St. Louis MO 63110 (314) 932-1465 |
6-8 | 22 | 306 |
| Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning 2516 South 9th St St. Louis MO 63104 (314) 932-5720 |
3-5 | 20 | 298 |
| St. Louis Med/Bio Science High 450 Des Peres St. Louis MO 63112 (314) 696-2290 |
9-9 | 8 | 61 |
| The College Preparatory High 1118 South 7th St St. Louis MO 63104 (314) 345-5651 |
9-12 | 24 | 375 |