Trenton Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Trenton Public Schools operates 23 schools with over 1,000 educators. The tables below detail faculty and teacher salaries at Trenton Public Schools. The data has been obtained 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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Trenton Public Schools Teacher Salary Details
The following table details the average salary for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Trenton-Ewing region. 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 | $43,920 | $27,040-$74,330 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $70,990 | $52,560 - $94,880 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $72,390 | $55,350 - $94,690 |
| Middle School Teacher | $75,770 | $58,120 - $98,610 |
| High School Teacher | $76,740 | $58,260 - $99,790 |
| PE Teacher | $68,980 | $31,360 - $122,780 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Trenton-Ewing, 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 lists the average salary for special education teachers are employed by Trenton Public Schools and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $43,920 | $27,040-$74,330 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $73,450 | $58,140 - $95,850 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Trenton-Ewing, 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 and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Trenton-Ewing area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $77,970 | $45,560-$138,320 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $136,830 | $96,740 - $167,980 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $67,840 | $37,070 - $97,030 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Trenton-Ewing, 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 Trenton Public Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $38,085 | $25,169 |
| Administrators | $42,206 | $20,228 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Trenton Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Trenton 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 Trenton Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 838 | 1,043 | 1,149 |
| Preschool Teachers | 29 | 32 | 31 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 49 | 42 | 46 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 388 | 442 | 490 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 266 | 397 | 448 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 107 | 130 | 134 |
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 | 12 | 29 | 38 |
| Teaching Assistants | 178 | 222 | 603 |
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 Trenton Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 547 | 547 | 310 |
| District Support Staff | 30 | 31 | 43 |
| School Administrators | 45 | 56 | 58 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 31 | 34 | 44 |
| Student Support Staff | 92 | 121 | 131 |
| Other Support Staff | 137 | 298 | 25 |
| Librarians | 21 | 20 | 24 |
| Guidance Counselors | 30 | 34 | 36 |
| Other School Counselors | - | 34 | 36 |
Trenton Public Schools Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Trenton Public Schools oversees 23 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Lawrence Township Public Schools (7 Schools)
- Ewing Public Schools (5 Schools)
- Hamilton Township School District (23 Schools)
- Mercer County Special Service School District (4 Schools)
- Mercer County Vocational School District (2 Schools)
Trenton Public Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus School 1200 Brunswick Ave Trenton NJ 08638 (609) 656-4690 |
1-5 | 32 | 305 |
| Daylight / Twilight High School 135 East Hanover St Trenton NJ 08609 (609) 656-4853 |
9-12 | 46 | 426 |
| Franklin School 200 William St Trenton NJ 08610 (609) 656-4720 |
KG-5 | 30 | 365 |
| Grace a Dunn Middle School 401 Dayton St Trenton NJ 08610 (609) 656-4700 |
6-8 | 79 | 901 |
| Grant School 159 North Clinton Ave Trenton NJ 08609 (609) 656-4730 |
KG-5 | 53 | 561 |
| Gregory School 500 Rutherford Ave Trenton NJ 08618 (609) 656-4740 |
KG-5 | 45 | 390 |
| Hedgepeth William Middle School 301 Gladstone Ave Trenton NJ 08629 (609) 656-4760 |
6-8 | 51 | 497 |
| Jefferson School 1 Whittlesey Rd Trenton NJ 08618 (609) 394-0672 |
KG-5 | 37 | 364 |
| Joyce Kilmer School 1300 Stuyvesant Ave Trenton NJ 08618 (609) 656-4800 |
6-8 | 46 | 430 |
| Luis Munoz-Rivera Elementary School 400 North Montgomery St Trenton NJ 08618 (609) 656-4840 |
6-8 | 53 | 554 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School 401411 Brunswick Ave Trenton NJ 08638 (609) 656-4791 |
KG-5 | 52 | 558 |
| Monument School 145 Pennington Ave Trenton NJ 08618 (609) 656-4820 |
KG-5 | 37 | 326 |
| Mott School 45 Stokely Ave Trenton NJ 08611 (609) 656-4830 |
KG-5 | 37 | 371 |
| P.j. Hill School 1010 East State St Trenton NJ 08609 (609) 656-4980 |
KG-5 | 49 | 443 |
| Parker School 820 South Warren St Trenton NJ 08611 (609) 656-4880 |
KG-5 | 46 | 464 |
| Robbins School 283 Tyler St Trenton NJ 08609 (609) 656-4910 |
KG-3 | 31 | 266 |
| Trenton Central High School 400 Chambers St Trenton NJ 08609 (609) 278-7260 |
9-12 | 178 | 1,821 |
| Trenton Central High School West 1001 West State St Trenton NJ 08618 (609) 656-4770 |
9-12 | 56 | 660 |
| Washington School 331 Emory Ave Trenton NJ 08611 (609) 656-4960 |
KG-3 | 31 | 241 |
| Wilson School 175 Girard Ave Trenton NJ 08638 (609) 656-4970 |
KG-5 | 44 | 344 |