Wichita Public Schools (Unified School District 259)
Teacher Salary and Benefits
It is estimated that over 3,000 teachers are employed at Wichita Public Schools (Unified School District 259). The tables below display teacher and administration salaries at Wichita Public Schools (Unified School District 259). The data is 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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Wichita Public Schools (Unified School District 259) Teacher Salary Details
The following table displays average salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Wichita 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 | $41,310 | $23,120-$64,890 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $55,620 | $29,920 - $80,580 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $57,570 | $47,020 - $66,320 |
| Middle School Teacher | $60,030 | $47,740 - $76,180 |
| High School Teacher | $59,160 | $47,700 - $74,290 |
| PE Teacher | $40,210 | $18,840 - $68,550 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Wichita, 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 who work for Wichita Public Schools (Unified School District 259) and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $41,310 | $23,120-$64,890 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $65,610 | $47,440 - $95,650 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Wichita, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Wichita area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $46,810 | $30,970-$62,670 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $93,290 | $71,300 - $120,080 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $55,100 | $39,420 - $67,710 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Wichita, 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 Wichita Public Schools (Unified School District 259) is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Kansas | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $21,304 | $10,710 |
| Administrators | $21,469 | $13,445 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Wichita Public Schools (Unified School District 259) Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Wichita Public Schools (Unified School District 259). 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 Wichita Public Schools (Unified School District 259) per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 3,063 | 3,228 | 3,250 |
| Preschool Teachers | 80 | 80 | 83 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 664 | 723 | 719 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 876 | 911 | 914 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 1,440 | 1,515 | 1,534 |
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 | 161 | 152 | 174 |
| Teaching Assistants | 703 | 703 | 749 |
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 Wichita Public Schools (Unified School District 259) are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 1,538 | 1,538 | 1,828 |
| District Administrators | 11 | 28 | 15 |
| District Support Staff | 88 | 88 | 114 |
| School Administrators | 183 | 171 | 179 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 284 | 284 | 264 |
| Student Support Staff | 412 | 162 | 448 |
| Other Support Staff | 806 | 806 | 809 |
| Librarians | 62 | 59 | 59 |
| Guidance Counselors | 98 | 101 | 107 |
| Other School Counselors | 98 | 101 | 107 |
Wichita Public Schools (Unified School District 259) Schools
We have listed the 90 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Wichita Public Schools (Unified School District 259) in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
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Wichita Public Schools (Unified School District 259) Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Bel Aire
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary School 5256 North Woodlawn Bel Aire KS 67220 (316) 973-8200 |
PK-5 | 34 | 490 |
| Northeast Magnet High School 5550 North Lycee Bel Aire KS 67226 (316) 973-2300 |
9-12 | 46 | 642 |
Teaching in Park City
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chisholm Trail Elementary School 6015 Independence Park City KS 67219 (316) 973-9400 |
PK-5 | 32 | 457 |
Teaching in Wichita
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Elementary School 1002 North Oliver Wichita KS 67208 (316) 973-2650 |
PK-5 | 27 | 475 |
| Allen Elementary School 1881 South Elpyco Wichita KS 67218 (316) 973-1750 |
PK-5 | 40 | 566 |
| Allison Traditional Magnet Middle School 221 South Seneca Wichita KS 67213 (316) 973-4800 |
6-8 | 34 | 513 |
| Anderson Elementary School 2945 South Victoria Wichita KS 67216 (316) 973-1900 |
PK-5 | 38 | 639 |
| Beech Elementary School 1830 South Cypress Wichita KS 67207 (316) 973-9800 |
PK-5 | 29 | 512 |
| Benton Elementary School 338 South Woodchuck Ln Wichita KS 67209 (316) 973-3300 |
PK-5 | 23 | 357 |
| Black Traditional Magnet Elementary School 1045 High Wichita KS 67203 (316) 973-3500 |
PK-5 | 21 | 443 |
| Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School 8103 East Gilbert Wichita KS 67207 (316) 973-1800 |
PK-5 | 17 | 284 |
| Brooks Magnet Middle School 3802 East 27th North Wichita KS 67220 (316) 973-6450 |
6-8 | 41 | 559 |
| Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary School 3530 East 27th North Wichita KS 67220 (316) 973-9350 |
PK-5 | 25 | 409 |
| Caldwell Elementary School 1441 South Edgemoor Wichita KS 67218 (316) 973-0800 |
PK-5 | 37 | 529 |
| Cessna Elementary School 2101 West 45th South Wichita KS 67217 (316) 973-6900 |
PK-5 | 30 | 487 |
| Chisholm Life Skills Center School 2515 East Osie Wichita KS 67211 (316) 973-9500 |
10-12 | 7 | 84 |
| Christa Mcauliffe Academy 2055 South 143rd East Wichita KS 67230 (316) 973-9985 |
PK-8 | 48 | 633 |
| Clark Elementary School 650 South Apache Wichita KS 67207 (316) 973-5850 |
PK-5 | 19 | 355 |
| Cleaveland Traditional Magnet Elementary School 3345 West 33rd South Wichita KS 67217 (316) 973-8750 |
PK-5 | 19 | 279 |
| Cloud Elementary School 1212 West 25th St No Wichita KS 67204 (316) 973-9200 |
PK-5 | 45 | 664 |
| Coleman Middle School 1544 North Governeour Wichita KS 67206 (316) 973-6600 |
6-8 | 41 | 510 |
| College Hill Elementary School 211 North Clifton Wichita KS 67208 (316) 973-9600 |
PK-5 | 25 | 477 |
| Colvin Elementary School 2820 South Roosevelt Wichita KS 67210 (316) 973-7600 |
PK-5 | 48 | 846 |
| Curtis Middle School 1031 South Edgemoor Wichita KS 67218 (316) 973-7350 |
6-8 | 54 | 679 |
| Dodge Literacy Magnet School 4801 West 2nd Wichita KS 67212 (316) 973-3150 |
PK-5 | 32 | 562 |
| Earhart Environ Magnet Elementary School 4401 North Arkansas Wichita KS 67204 (316) 973-3250 |
PK-5 | 23 | 433 |
| East High School 2301 East Douglas Wichita KS 67211 (316) 973-7200 |
9-12 | 131 | 2,248 |
| Enterprise Elementary School 3605 South Gold Wichita KS 67217 (316) 973-6800 |
PK-5 | 30 | 456 |
| Franklin Elementary School 214 South Elizabeth Wichita KS 67213 (316) 973-9850 |
PK-5 | 28 | 348 |
| Gammon Elementary School 3240 North Rushwood Wichita KS 67226 (316) 973-4900 |
PK-5 | 24 | 454 |
| Gardiner Elementary School 1951 South Laura Wichita KS 67211 (316) 973-1700 |
PK-5 | 36 | 592 |
| Gordon Parks Academy 2201 East 25th St Wichita KS 67219 (316) 973-7500 |
PK-8 | 35 | 409 |
| Greiffenstein Special Education Center School 1221 East Galena Wichita KS 67216 (316) 973-6400 |
PK-5 | 11 | 23 |
| Griffith Elementary School 1802 South Bluff Wichita KS 67218 (316) 973-8900 |
PK-5 | 28 | 566 |
| Hadley Middle School 1101 Dougherty Wichita KS 67212 (316) 973-7800 |
6-8 | 59 | 682 |
| Hamilton Middle School 1407 South Broadway Wichita KS 67211 (316) 973-5350 |
6-8 | 41 | 586 |
| Harris Communications Magnet School 706 North Armour Dr Wichita KS 67206 (316) 973-1650 |
PK-5 | 27 | 433 |
| Harry Street Elementary School 1605 South Market Wichita KS 67211 (316) 973-0700 |
PK-5 | 27 | 438 |
| Heights High School 5301 North Hillside Wichita KS 67219 (316) 973-1400 |
9-12 | 83 | 1,300 |
| Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet School 1243 North Market Wichita KS 67214 (316) 973-3100 |
PK-8 | 34 | 604 |
| Hyde Intl Studies / Commun Elementary Magnet School 210 North Oliver Wichita KS 67208 (316) 973-0650 |
PK-5 | 18 | 315 |
| Irving Elementary School 1642 North Market Wichita KS 67214 (316) 973-0050 |
PK-5 | 33 | 506 |
| Jackson Elementary School 2717 North Woodlawn Wichita KS 67220 (316) 973-1200 |
PK-5 | 29 | 409 |
| Jardine Middle School Magnet 3550 Ross Parkway Wichita KS 67210 (316) 973-4300 |
6-8 | 36 | 416 |
| Jefferson Elementary School 4615 East Orme Wichita KS 67218 (316) 973-3000 |
PK-5 | 32 | 443 |
| Kelly Liberal Arts Academy 3143 South Millwood Wichita KS 67217 (316) 973-4150 |
PK-5 | 27 | 489 |
| Kensler Elementary School 1030 Wilbur Ln Wichita KS 67212 (316) 973-1350 |
PK-5 | 37 | 594 |
| L'ouverture Computer Technology Magnet School 1539 North Ohio Wichita KS 67214 (316) 973-5050 |
PK-5 | 27 | 301 |
| Lawrence Elementary School 3440 West Maple Wichita KS 67213 (316) 973-9900 |
PK-5 | 28 | 439 |
| Learning² Eschool of Wichita 412 South Main St Wichita KS 67202 (316) 973-5181 |
KG-12 | 4 | 247 |
| Levy Special Education Center School 400 North Woodchuck Wichita KS 67212 (316) 973-3400 |
PK-12 | 22 | 70 |
| Lewis Open Magnet Elementary School 3030 South Osage Wichita KS 67217 (316) 973-6750 |
PK-5 | 32 | 463 |
| Linwood Elementary School 1654 South Hydraulic Wichita KS 67211 (316) 973-8100 |
PK-5 | 33 | 561 |
| Marshall Middle School 1510 Payne Wichita KS 67203 (316) 973-9000 |
6-8 | 43 | 542 |
| Mayberry Magnet Middle School 207 South Sheridan Wichita KS 67213 (316) 973-5800 |
6-8 | 40 | 642 |
| Mccollom Elementary School 1201 Waddington Wichita KS 67212 (316) 973-0350 |
PK-5 | 29 | 467 |
| Mclean Science / Technology Magnet Elementary School 2277 Marigold Ln Wichita KS 67204 (316) 973-8250 |
PK-5 | 20 | 270 |
| Mead Middle School 2601 East Skinner Wichita KS 67211 (316) 973-8500 |
6-8 | 41 | 604 |
| Metro Blvd Alternative High School 1847 North Chautauqua Wichita KS 67214 (316) 973-0500 |
9-12 | 0.1 | 82 |
| Metro Meridian Alternative High School 301 South Meridian Wichita KS 67213 (316) 973-0550 |
9-12 | 13 | 144 |
| Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School 701 North Webb Rd Wichita KS 67206 (316) 973-8800 |
PK-5 | 38 | 638 |
| Mueller Elementary School 2500 East 18th Wichita KS 67214 (316) 973-8300 |
PK-5 | 29 | 476 |
| North High School 1437 Rochester Wichita KS 67203 (316) 973-6300 |
9-12 | 103 | 2,067 |
| Northwest High School 1220 North Tyler Rd Wichita KS 67212 (316) 973-6000 |
9-12 | 77 | 1,494 |
| O K Elementary School 1607 North West Wichita KS 67203 (316) 973-0600 |
PK-5 | 23 | 333 |
| Ortiz Elementary School 3361 North Arkansas Ave Wichita KS 67204 (316) 973-9785 |
PK-5 | 28 | 381 |
| Park Elementary School 1025 North Main Wichita KS 67203 (316) 973-5250 |
PK-5 | 24 | 342 |
| Payne Elementary School 1601 South Edwards Wichita KS 67213 (316) 973-7850 |
PK-5 | 20 | 321 |
| Peterson Elementary School 9710 West Central Wichita KS 67212 (316) 973-0400 |
PK-5 | 26 | 474 |
| Pleasant Valley Elementary School 2000 West 29th St No Wichita KS 67204 (316) 973-5200 |
PK-5 | 29 | 364 |
| Pleasant Valley Middle School 2220 West 29th North Wichita KS 67204 (316) 973-8000 |
6-8 | 45 | 615 |
| Riverside Cultural Arts / History Magnet School 1001 Porter Wichita KS 67203 (316) 973-4050 |
PK-5 | 15 | 282 |
| Robinson Middle School 328 North Oliver Wichita KS 67208 (316) 973-8600 |
6-8 | 48 | 803 |
| Seltzer Elementary School 11660 East Lincoln Wichita KS 67207 (316) 973-4001 |
PK-5 | 33 | 530 |
| South High School 701 West 33rd South Wichita KS 67217 (316) 973-5450 |
9-12 | 91 | 1,597 |
| Southeast High School 903 South Edgemoor Wichita KS 67218 (316) 973-2700 |
9-12 | 99 | 1,568 |
| Sowers Special Education Center School 2400 Wassall St Wichita KS 67216 (316) 973-1600 |
9-12 | 14 | 52 |
| Spaght Accelerated Magnet Academy 2316 East 10th Wichita KS 67214 (316) 973-7300 |
PK-5 | 35 | 552 |
| Stanley Elementary School 1749 South Martinson Wichita KS 67213 (316) 973-1300 |
PK-5 | 27 | 443 |
| Stucky Middle School 4545 North Broadview Circle Wichita KS 67220 (316) 973-8400 |
6-8 | 48 | 604 |
| Truesdell Middle School 2464 South Glenn Wichita KS 67217 (316) 973-3900 |
6-8 | 77 | 981 |
| Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary School 424 North Pennsylvania Wichita KS 67214 (316) 973-1150 |
PK-5 | 35 | 536 |
| Wells Special Education Center School 1221 East Galena Wichita KS 67216 (316) 973-7650 |
6-8 | 10 | 31 |
| West High School 820 South Osage Wichita KS 67213 (316) 973-3600 |
9-12 | 68 | 1,331 |
| White Elementary School 5148 South Kansas Wichita KS 67216 (316) 973-1250 |
PK-5 | 38 | 661 |
| Wilbur Middle School 340 North Tyler Rd Wichita KS 67212 (316) 973-1100 |
6-8 | 63 | 902 |
| Woodland Health / Wellness Magnet Elementary School 1705 Salina Wichita KS 67203 (316) 973-0100 |
PK-5 | 20 | 342 |
| Woodman Elementary School 2500 Hiram Wichita KS 67217 (316) 973-0200 |
PK-5 | 41 | 670 |