Palmdale School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Palmdale School District operates 28 schools with more than 800 teachers and support staff. The tables below profile teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of California, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered through 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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California Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table lists average salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of California. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $94,310 | $53,300 - $122,910 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $90,470 | $57,530 - $128,690 |
| Middle School Teacher | $93,000 | $60,810 - $125,480 |
| High School Teacher | $92,960 | $60,640 - $128,680 |
| PE Teacher | $62,390 | $31,160 - $98,470 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of California, 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 average salary ranges for special education teachers in California.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $86,440 | $50,840 - $125,080 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of California, 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 for the state of California below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $134,520 | $92,420 - $170,620 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $81,100 | $47,420 - $130,020 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of California, 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 Palmdale School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | California | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $37,027 | $23,830 |
| Administrators | $24,003 | $20,024 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Palmdale School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Palmdale School District. 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 Palmdale School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 789 | 824 | 825 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 76 | 84 | 90 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 670 | 671 | 686 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 43 | 69 | 49 |
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 | 169 | 151 | 157 |
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 Palmdale School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 507 | 507 | 451 |
| School Administrators | 46 | 52 | 49 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 66 | 80 | 86 |
| Student Support Staff | 107 | 97 | 93 |
| Other Support Staff | 246 | 216 | 215 |
Palmdale School District Schools
We have listed the 28 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Palmdale School District in the list 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:
- Westside Union School District (13 Schools)
- Lancaster School District (23 Schools)
- Antelope Valley Union High School District (15 Schools)
- Eastside Union Elementary School District (5 Schools)
- Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District (6 Schools)
Palmdale School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Valley Learning Academy 1601 Palmdale Blvd Palmdale CA 93550 (661) 952-6028 |
KG-12 | 42 | 1,030 |
| Barrel Springs Elementary School 3636 Ponderosa Way Palmdale CA 93550 (661) 285-9270 |
KG-6 | 28 | 834 |
| Buena Vista Elementary School 37005 Hillcrest Dr Palmdale CA 93552 (661) 285-4158 |
KG-8 | 28 | 652 |
| Cactus School 3243 East Ave R8 Palmdale CA 93550 (661) 273-0847 |
7-8 | 42 | 916 |
| Chaparral Elementary School 37500 50th St East Palmdale CA 93552 (661) 285-9777 |
KG-6 | 31 | 875 |
| Cimarron Elementary School 36940 45th St East Palmdale CA 93552 (661) 285-9780 |
KG-6 | 32 | 897 |
| David G. Millen Intermediate 39360 Summerwind Dr Palmdale CA 93551 (661) 947-3863 |
7-8 | 20 | 525 |
| Desert Rose Elementary School 37730 27th St East Palmdale CA 93550 (661) 272-0584 |
KG-6 | 42 | 1,220 |
| Desert Willow Intermediate School 36555 Sunny Ln Palmdale CA 93550 (661) 285-5866 |
7-8 | 29 | 510 |
| Dos Caminos 39174 Palm Tree Way Palmdale CA 93551 (661) 947-1849 |
KG-8 | 12 | 357 |
| Golden Poppy School 37802 Rockie Ln Palmdale CA 93552 (661) 285-3683 |
KG-8 | 28 | 815 |
| Guidance Charter School 37230 37th St East Palmdale CA 93550 (661) 285-1600 |
KG-12 | 16 | 583 |
| Joshua Hills Elementary School 3030 Fairfield Palmdale CA 93550 (661) 265-9992 |
KG-6 | 33 | 923 |
| Juniper Intermediate School 39066 Palm Tree Way Palmdale CA 93551 (661) 947-0181 |
7-8 | 29 | 603 |
| Los Amigos School 6640 East Ave R8 Palmdale CA 93552 (661) 285-1546 |
KG-8 | 36 | 1,000 |
| Manzanita Elementary School 38620 33rd St Palmdale CA 93550 (661) 947-3128 |
KG-6 | 24 | 713 |
| Mesquite Elementary School 37622 43rd St East Palmdale CA 93552 (661) 285-8376 |
KG-6 | 33 | 928 |
| Oak Tree Community Day School 37230 37th St East Palmdale CA 93550 (661) 285-1548 |
KG-8 | 5 | 30 |
| Ocotillo Elementary School 38737 Ocotillo Sch Dr Palmdale CA 93551 (661) 947-9987 |
KG-6 | 42 | 1,041 |
| Palm Tree Elementary School 326 East Ave R Palmdale CA 93550 (661) 265-9357 |
KG-6 | 30 | 828 |
| Palmdale Aerospace Academy 38060 20th St East Palmdale CA 93550 (661) 273-3680 |
KG-12 | 26 | 729 |
| Palmdale Learning Plaza School 38043 Division St Palmdale CA 93551 (661) 538-9034 |
KG-8 | 34 | 823 |
| Quail Valley Elementary School 37236 58th St East Palmdale CA 93552 (661) 533-7100 |
KG-6 | 27 | 742 |
| Shadow Hills Intermediate School 37315 60th St East Palmdale CA 93552 (661) 533-7400 |
7-8 | 39 | 929 |
| Summerwind Elementary School 39360 Summerwind Dr Palmdale CA 93551 (661) 947-3863 |
KG-8 | 34 | 910 |
| Tumbleweed Elementary School 1100 East Ave R4 Palmdale CA 93550 (661) 273-4166 |
KG-6 | 40 | 1,218 |
| Yellen Learning Center School 37015 Goldenview Way Palmdale CA 93552 (661) 456-1600 |
KG-8 | 10 | 82 |
| Yucca Elementary School 38440 Second St East Palmdale CA 93550 (661) 273-5052 |
KG-6 | 32 | 910 |