Duluth Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Duluth Public Schools manages 27 schools with more than 500 teachers and instructors. The Duluth Public Schools faculty and staff salary details displayed below are gathered from several sources as noted under each salary table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Duluth Public Schools Teacher Salary Details
The table below displays average salary and ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Duluth 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 | $33,850 | $23,790-$46,070 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $64,580 | $42,120 - $85,650 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,770 | $40,420 - $78,460 |
| Middle School Teacher | $59,850 | $37,550 - $81,260 |
| High School Teacher | $63,720 | $44,790 - $79,680 |
| PE Teacher | $53,970 | $24,250 - $81,890 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Duluth, 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 average salary and ranges for special education teachers that work for Duluth Public Schools and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $33,850 | $23,790-$46,070 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $62,280 | $46,660 - $79,570 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Duluth, 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, including counselors and librarians for the Duluth area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $55,310 | $36,400-$84,780 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $102,450 | $73,330 - $126,160 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $58,440 | $40,010 - $79,990 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Duluth, 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 Duluth Public Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $28,334 | $17,703 |
| Administrators | $14,726 | $10,976 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Duluth Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Duluth 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 Duluth Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 543 | 504 | 497 |
| Preschool Teachers | 37 | 33 | 34 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 32 | 34 | 32 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 206 | 178 | 179 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 221 | 183 | 180 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 48 | 76 | 72 |
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 | 21 | 16 |
| Teaching Assistants | 107 | 105 | 102 |
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 Duluth Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 402 | 402 | 423 |
| District Administrators | 24 | 19 | 23 |
| District Support Staff | 33 | 30 | 25 |
| School Administrators | 32 | 30 | 32 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 31 | 31 | 30 |
| Student Support Staff | 175 | 163 | 175 |
| Other Support Staff | 133 | 129 | 137 |
| Librarians | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Guidance Counselors | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Duluth Public Schools Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Duluth Public Schools manages 27 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:
- Hermantown Public School District (5 Schools)
- Proctor Public School District (6 Schools)
- Esko Public School District (2 Schools)
- Cloquet Public School District (8 Schools)
- Carlton Public School District (3 Schools)
Duluth Public Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowhead Juvenile Center School 1918 Arlington Ave North Duluth MN 55811 (218) 625-6708 |
4-12 | 4 | 23 |
| Bethany Crises Shelter School 110 West Redwing St Duluth MN 55803 (218) 728-7492 |
KG-12 | 0.3 | 1 |
| Chester Creek Academy 714 1/2 West College St Duluth MN 55811 (218) 728-5722 |
KG-12 | 10 | 60 |
| Congdon Park Elementary School 3116 East Superior St Duluth MN 55812 (218) 336-8825 |
KG-5 | 23 | 538 |
| Denfeld High School 401 North 44th Ave West Duluth MN 55807 (218) 336-8830 |
9-12 | 52 | 989 |
| Duluth Area Learning Center School 215 North 1st Ave Duluth MN 55802 (218) 336-8756 |
6-12 | 10 | 558 |
| Early Childhood Special Education School 215 North 1st Ave East Duluth MN 55802 (218) 336-8742 |
PK-PK | 1 | 181 |
| East High School 301 North 40th Ave East Duluth MN 55804 (218) 336-8845 |
9-12 | 60 | 1,550 |
| Homecroft Elementary School 4784 Howard Gnesen Rd Duluth MN 55803 (218) 336-8865 |
PK-5 | 16 | 406 |
| Lakewood Elementary School 5207 North Tischer Rd Duluth MN 55804 (218) 336-8870 |
KG-5 | 12 | 249 |
| Laura Macarthur Elementary School 720 North Central Ave Duluth MN 55807 (218) 336-8900 |
PK-5 | 34 | 454 |
| Lester Park Elementary School 5300 Glenwood Ave Duluth MN 55804 (218) 336-8875 |
KG-5 | 27 | 546 |
| Lowell Music Magnet Elementary School 2000 Rice Lake Rd Duluth MN 55811 (218) 336-8895 |
KG-5 | 21 | 402 |
| Merritt Creek Academy 4000 West 9th St Duluth MN 55807 (218) 625-2689 |
1-12 | 11 | 88 |
| Miller-Dwan Adoc School 502 East 2nd St Duluth MN 55802 (218) 336-8740 |
KG-12 | 2 | 7 |
| Miller-Dwan Cd School 215 North 1st Ave East Duluth MN 55802 (218) 336-8740 |
2-12 | 1 | 10 |
| Morgan Park Middle School 3215 West 3rd St Duluth MN 55807 (218) 336-8880 |
6-8 | 42 | 471 |
| Nettleton Magnet Elementary School 1027 North 8th Ave East Duluth MN 55805 (218) 733-2172 |
PK-5 | 30 | 424 |
| Piedmont Elementary School 2827 Chambersburg Ave Duluth MN 55811 (218) 336-8950 |
PK-5 | 28 | 509 |
| Stowe Elementary School 715 101st Ave West Duluth MN 55808 (218) 336-8965 |
KG-5 | 20 | 359 |
| The Bridge School 118 East Superior St Duluth MN 55802 (218) 625-1400 |
12-12 | 1 | 21 |
| Woodland Hills Academy 110 West Redwing St Duluth MN 55803 (218) 728-7492 |
6-12 | 12 | 86 |
| Woodland Middle School 2900 East 4th St Duluth MN 55804 (218) 336-8940 |
6-8 | 38 | 877 |