TPSD -- Tupelo Public School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
TPSD has an estimated seven thousand students and 500 educators. The tables below profile teacher salaries for the entire state of Mississippi, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Mississippi Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below displays the average salary for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Mississippi. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $27,520 | $18,260-$39,720 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $45,910 | $37,270 - $59,460 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $45,650 | $37,230 - $58,450 |
| Middle School Teacher | $48,170 | $38,600 - $60,580 |
| High School Teacher | $49,770 | $38,420 - $62,020 |
| PE Teacher | $67,710 | $21,200 - $97,560 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Mississippi, 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 the average salary for special education teachers in Mississippi.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $27,520 | $18,260-$39,720 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $47,300 | $38,140 - $60,630 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Mississippi, 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 state of Mississippi below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $44,020 | $27,620-$62,400 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $79,840 | $61,380 - $100,430 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $50,850 | $35,000 - $67,120 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Mississippi, 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 TPSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Mississippi | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,910 | $11,637 |
| Administrators | $9,952 | $11,158 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Tupelo Public School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by TPSD. 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 TPSD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 549 | 569 | 523 |
| Preschool Teachers | 21 | 22 | 17 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 43 | 41 | 36 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 260 | 262 | 230 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 158 | 171 | 166 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 66 | 73 | 75 |
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 | 65 | 65 | 68 |
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 TPSD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 409 | 409 | 397 |
| District Administrators | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| District Support Staff | 39 | 40 | 40 |
| School Administrators | 25 | 25 | 26 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 36 | 39 | 36 |
| Student Support Staff | 43 | 53 | 52 |
| Other Support Staff | 222 | 238 | 229 |
| Librarians | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Guidance Counselors | 20 | 21 | 20 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 13 | 13 | 13 |
TPSD Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, TPSD manages 15 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:
- Lee County School District (14 Schools)
- Nettleton School District (4 Schools)
- Pontotoc City Schools District (5 Schools)
- Itawamba County School District (8 Schools)
- Pontotoc County School District (7 Schools)
Tupelo Public School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carver Elementary School 910 North Green St Tupelo MS 38804 (662) 841-8870 |
KG-1 | 20 | 309 |
| Early Childhood Education Center School 1402 North Green St Tupelo MS 38804 (662) 840-5237 |
PK-PK | 21 | 286 |
| Joyner Elementary School 1201 Joyner Ave Tupelo MS 38804 (662) 841-8900 |
KG-2 | 29 | 436 |
| Lawhon Elementary School 140 Lake St Tupelo MS 38804 (662) 841-8910 |
2-8 | 41 | 534 |
| Lawndale Elementary School 1563 Mitchell Rd Tupelo MS 38801 (662) 841-8890 |
3-5 | 28 | 370 |
| Milam Elementary School 720 West Jefferson Tupelo MS 38804 (662) 841-8920 |
6-9 | 33 | 611 |
| Parkway Elementary School 628 Rutherford Rd Tupelo MS 38801 (662) 844-6303 |
KG-2 | 31 | 441 |
| Pierce Street Elementary School 1008 Pierce St Tupelo MS 38801 (662) 841-8940 |
3-5 | 26 | 425 |
| Rankin Elementary School 1908 Forrest St Tupelo MS 38801 (662) 841-8950 |
3-5 | 26 | 349 |
| Thomas Street Elementary School 520 South Thomas St Tupelo MS 38801 (662) 841-8960 |
KG-2 | 33 | 475 |
| Tupelo High School 4125 Golden Wave Dr Tupelo MS 38801 (662) 841-8970 |
9-12 | 116 | 1,984 |
| Tupelo Middle School 1009 Varsity Dr Tupelo MS 38801 (662) 840-8780 |
7-8 | 98 | 1,126 |