OPSB -- New Orleans Public Schools

Teacher Salary and Benefits

OPSB oversees 21 schools with over 800 educators. The tables below display school administration and teacher salaries at OPSB. The data is obtained from 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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OPSB Teacher Salary Details

The table below lists the average salary for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner 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 SalarySalary Range
Preschool Teacher$39,670$22,600-$57,880
Kindergarten Teacher$51,550$44,510 - $57,940
Elementary School Teacher$53,000$47,410 - $61,620
Middle School Teacher$52,670$38,550 - $60,900
High School Teacher$56,170$48,090 - $63,430
PE Teacher$108,730$20,510 - $177,130

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, 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 who work for OPSB and surrounding area school districts.

 Average SalarySalary Range
Special Ed. (Preschool)$39,670$22,600-$57,880
Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary)$54,240$45,990 - $62,050

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, 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 New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner area below.

 Average SalarySalary Range
School Administrators (Preschool)$63,650$42,660-$75,260
School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School)$87,340$61,600 - $124,900
Guidance & School Counselors$58,330$45,460 - $72,840

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, 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 OPSB is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).

 DistrictLouisiana
Teachers & Aides$23,784$20,033
Administrators$19,381$18,410

Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)

New Orleans Public Schools Jobs and Careers

The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by OPSB. 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 OPSB per grade classification is displayed below.

 201220132014
Total Teachers702739804
Preschool Teachers131319
Kindergarten Teachers263247
Elementary School Teachers320347397
Middle & High School Teachers344348342

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.

 201220132014
Supervisors & Coordinators785562
Teaching Assistants156151174

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 OPSB are shown in the table below.

 201220132014
Total Administrators & Staff423423488
District Administrators202019
District Support Staff696168
School Administrators384448
School Administrative Support Staff657888
Student Support Staff7996109
Other Support Staff133124156
Librarians121010
Guidance Counselors302521
Elementary School Guidance Counselors151511
Middle & High School Guidance Counselors151010

OPSB Schools

We have listed the 21 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by OPSB in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.

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New Orleans Public Schools Map & Boundaries

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Alice M. Harte School
4422 General Meyer Ave
New Orleans LA 70131
(504) 373-6281
KG-8 43 699
Audubon Montessori School
6101 Chatham Dr
New Orleans LA 70122
(504) 324-7100
PK-8 58 808
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math-Science Magnet School
1116 Jefferson Ave
New Orleans LA 70115
(504) 304-3932
PK-8 47 758
Benjamin Franklin High School
2001 Leon C. Simon Dr
New Orleans LA 70122
(504) 286-2600
9-12 49 878
Edna Karr Magnet School
3332 Huntlee Dr
New Orleans LA 70131
(504) 302-7135
9-12 53 1,044
Edward Hynes Elementary School
990 Harrison Ave
New Orleans LA 70124
(504) 324-7160
KG-8 44 652
Lake Forest Montessori Magnet School
12000 Hayne Blvd
New Orleans LA 70128
(504) 826-7140
KG-8 36 512
Lusher Elementary / Middle School
5624 Freret St
New Orleans LA 70115
(504) 304-3960
KG-12 114 1,711
Mahalia Jackson Elementary School
2405 Jackson Ave
New Orleans LA 70117
(504) 359-6950
PK-2 16 139
Mary Bethune Accelerated School
4040 Eagle St
New Orleans LA 70118
(504) 324-7076
PK-6 28 396
Mcdonogh #35 High School
1331 Kerlerec St
New Orleans LA 70116
(504) 324-7600
9-12 45 694
Mcmain Magnet Secondary School
5712 South Claiborne Ave
New Orleans LA 70125
(504) 324-7500
7-12 50 819
New Orleans Science and Mathematics High School
5625 Loyola Ave
New Orleans LA 70115
(504) 324-7061
9-12 29 394
Robert R. Moton Elementary School
3774 Gentilly Blvd
New Orleans LA 70122
(504) 245-4400
PK-7 20 363
Village De L'est Elementary School
5100 Cannes St
New Orleans LA 70129
(504) 324-7450
PK-8 60 906
Warren Easton Fundamental Sr High School
3019 Canal St
New Orleans LA 70119
(504) 324-7400
9-12 54 943
Youth Study Center School
1100 Milton St
New Orleans LA 70122
(504) 658-3400
8-11 7 31