Galena Park Independent School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
It is estimated that over 1000 teachers and support staff are employed at GPISD. The GPISD teacher salary data displayed in the tables below are gathered from several government and organizational agencies as listed below each of the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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GPISD Teacher Salary Details
This table displays average salary and ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown 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 | $38,760 | $22,260-$63,350 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $63,110 | $57,940 - $73,270 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,760 | $51,380 - $72,600 |
| Middle School Teacher | $63,850 | $52,120 - $77,380 |
| High School Teacher | $63,740 | $51,030 - $76,840 |
| PE Teacher | $53,900 | $21,250 - $94,120 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, 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 who work for GPISD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $63,810 | $61,060 - $74,370 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, 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 Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $57,500 | $35,780-$104,460 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $94,980 | $75,250 - $127,550 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $63,540 | $40,560 - $81,030 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, 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 GPISD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $8,163 | $7,930 |
| Administrators | $5,487 | $6,477 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Galena Park Independent School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by GPISD. 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 GPISD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,492 | 1,480 | 1,473 |
| Preschool Teachers | 28 | 28 | 29 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 79 | 83 | 81 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 673 | 660 | 664 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 611 | 609 | 605 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 101 | 101 | 95 |
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 | 25 | 3 | 43 |
| Teaching Assistants | 98 | 127 | 177 |
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 GPISD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 1,269 | 1,269 | 1,197 |
| District Administrators | 36 | 36 | 31 |
| District Support Staff | 114 | 138 | 96 |
| School Administrators | 81 | 86 | 89 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 113 | 100 | 113 |
| Student Support Staff | 104 | 105 | 109 |
| Other Support Staff | 848 | 804 | 758 |
| Librarians | 18 | 15 | 18 |
| Guidance Counselors | 39 | 36 | 42 |
| Other School Counselors | 39 | 36 | 42 |
GPISD Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, GPISD manages 24 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Channelview Independent School District (14 Schools)
- Sheldon Independent School District (13 Schools)
- Deer Park Independent School District (16 Schools)
- Pasadena Independent School District (70 Schools)
- Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District (30 Schools)
Galena Park Independent School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Galena Park
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galena Park Elementary School 401 North Main Galena Park TX 77547 (832) 386-1670 |
PK-5 | 45 | 681 |
| Galena Park High School 1000 Keene Galena Park TX 77547 (832) 386-2800 |
9-12 | 117 | 2,033 |
| Galena Park Middle School 400 Keene Galena Park TX 77547 (832) 386-1700 |
6-8 | 71 | 1,038 |
| Macarthur Elementary School 1801 North Main Galena Park TX 77547 (832) 386-4630 |
PK-5 | 47 | 727 |
Teaching in Houston
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cimarron Elementary School 816 Cimarron Houston TX 77015 (713) 450-8100 |
PK-5 | 58 | 813 |
| Cloverleaf Elementary School 1035 Frankie Houston TX 77015 (832) 386-3200 |
PK-5 | 55 | 862 |
| Cobb 6th Grade Campus School 6722 Uvalde Houston TX 77049 (832) 386-2100 |
6-6 | 80 | 1,179 |
| Cunningham Middle School 14110 Wallisville Rd Houston TX 77049 (832) 386-4470 |
7-9 | 71 | 940 |
| Freedom Elementary School 6720 New Forest Parkway Houston TX 77049 (832) 386-4000 |
PK-5 | 46 | 694 |
| Green Valley Elementary School 13350 Woodforest Blvd Houston TX 77015 (832) 386-4390 |
PK-5 | 48 | 764 |
| Jacinto City Elementary School 10910 Wiggins Houston TX 77029 (832) 386-4600 |
PK-5 | 52 | 856 |
| James B Havard Elementary School 15150 Wallisville Rd Houston TX 77049 (832) 386-3710 |
PK-5 | 43 | 681 |
| Normandy Crossing Elementary School 12500 Normandy Crossing Dr Houston TX 77015 (832) 386-1600 |
PK-5 | 44 | 646 |
| North Shore Elementary School 14310 Duncannon Houston TX 77015 (832) 386-4660 |
PK-5 | 58 | 915 |
| North Shore High School 353 North Castlegory Houston TX 77049 (832) 386-4100 |
9-12 | 286 | 4,723 |
| North Shore Middle School 120 Castlegory Houston TX 77015 (832) 386-2600 |
7-9 | 96 | 1,328 |
| Purple Sage Elementary School 6500 Purple Sage Blvd Houston TX 77049 (832) 386-3100 |
PK-5 | 41 | 521 |
| Pyburn Elementary School 12302 Coulson Houston TX 77015 (832) 386-3150 |
PK-5 | 44 | 697 |
| Sam Houston Elementary School 4101 East Sam Houston Parkway Houston TX 77015 (832) 386-4430 |
PK-5 | 55 | 838 |
| Tice Elementary School 14120 Wallisville Houston TX 77049 (832) 386-4050 |
PK-5 | 46 | 735 |
| Woodland Acres Elementary School 12936 Sarah Ln Houston TX 77015 (832) 386-2220 |
PK-5 | 34 | 427 |
| Woodland Acres Middle School 12947 Myrtle Ln Houston TX 77015 (832) 386-4700 |
6-8 | 37 | 462 |