PPS -- Portland Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Portland Public Schools (PPS) has an estimated 50,000 students and 2,000 teachers and support staff. The tables below display teacher and administration salaries at Portland Public Schools (PPS). The data is taken from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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PPS Teacher Salary Details
The table below displays average salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro 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 | $38,410 | $30,700-$47,980 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $83,910 | $41,140 - $119,990 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $88,170 | $50,060 - $126,970 |
| Middle School Teacher | $81,320 | $61,710 - $106,590 |
| High School Teacher | $87,230 | $52,440 - $123,040 |
| PE Teacher | $54,930 | $30,960 - $93,250 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, 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 are employed by PPS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $38,410 | $30,700-$47,980 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $90,770 | $61,320 - $129,200 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $49,620 | $36,910-$64,400 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $124,740 | $78,070 - $160,000 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $77,500 | $46,000 - $121,740 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, 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 Portland Public Schools (PPS) is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Oregon | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $30,240 | $25,840 |
| Administrators | $25,197 | $19,410 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Portland Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Portland Public Schools (PPS). 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 Portland Public Schools (PPS) per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 2,395 | 2,435 | 2,480 |
| Preschool Teachers | 73 | 67 | 38 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 222 | 195 | 306 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 1,528 | 1,593 | 1,552 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 572 | 580 | 584 |
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 | 31 | 105 | 22 |
| Teaching Assistants | 532 | 503 | 504 |
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 Portland Public Schools (PPS) are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 2,055 | 2,055 | 1,735 |
| District Administrators | 12 | 13 | 11 |
| District Support Staff | 70 | 42 | 34 |
| School Administrators | 149 | 150 | 152 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 230 | 213 | 223 |
| Student Support Staff | 195 | 206 | 185 |
| Other Support Staff | 1,634 | 1,431 | 1,130 |
| Librarians | 28 | 26 | 24 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 38 | 43 |
| Guidance Counselors | 101 | 100 | 90 |
| Other School Counselors | 101 | 100 | 90 |
Portland Public Schools (PPS) Schools
We have listed the 86 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Portland Public Schools (PPS) in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
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- Lake Oswego School District (10 Schools)
Portland Public Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abernethy Elementary School 2421 Se Orange Ave Portland OR 97214 (503) 916-6190 |
KG-5 | 22 | 529 |
| Ainsworth Elementary School 2425 Sw Vista Ave Portland OR 97201 (503) 916-6288 |
KG-5 | 27 | 570 |
| Alameda Elementary School 2732 Ne Fremont St Portland OR 97212 (503) 916-6036 |
KG-5 | 35 | 773 |
| Alliance High School 4039 Ne Alberta Ct Portland OR 97211 (503) 916-5747 |
9-12 | 12 | 181 |
| Arleta Elementary School 5109 Se 66th Ave Portland OR 97206 (503) 916-6330 |
KG-8 | 28 | 474 |
| Astor Elementary School 5601 North Yale St Portland OR 97203 (503) 916-6244 |
KG-8 | 28 | 498 |
| Atkinson Elementary School 5800 Se Division St Portland OR 97206 (503) 916-6333 |
KG-5 | 24 | 439 |
| Ball Elementary School 8960 North Woolsey Ave Portland OR 97203 (503) 916-6250 |
PK-5 | 26 | 384 |
| Beach Elementary School 1710 North Humboldt St Portland OR 97217 (503) 916-6236 |
PK-8 | 31 | 616 |
| Beaumont Middle School 4043 Ne Fremont St Portland OR 97212 (503) 916-5610 |
6-8 | 29 | 584 |
| Benson Polytechnic High School 546 Ne 12th Ave Portland OR 97232 (503) 916-5100 |
9-12 | 44 | 828 |
| Boise / Eliot Elementary School 620 North Fremont Portland OR 97227 (503) 916-6171 |
PK-8 | 33 | 486 |
| Bridger Elementary School 7910 Se Market St Portland OR 97215 (503) 916-6336 |
KG-8 | 25 | 434 |
| Bridlemile Elementary School 4300 Sw 47th Dr Portland OR 97221 (503) 916-6292 |
KG-5 | 22 | 450 |
| Buckman Elementary School 320 Se 16th Ave Portland OR 97214 (503) 916-6230 |
KG-5 | 23 | 452 |
| Capitol Hill Elementary School 8401 Sw 17th Ave Portland OR 97219 (503) 916-6303 |
KG-5 | 20 | 406 |
| Chapman Elementary School 1445 Nw 26th Ave Portland OR 97210 (503) 916-6295 |
KG-5 | 29 | 646 |
| Clarendon Elementary School 5103 North Willis Blvd Portland OR 97203 (503) 916-5666 |
KG-8 | 29 | 483 |
| Clark Elementary School 2225 Se 87th Ave Portland OR 97216 (503) 916-5700 |
KG-8 | 45 | 741 |
| Cleveland High School 3400 Se 26th Ave Portland OR 97202 (503) 916-5120 |
9-12 | 70 | 1,524 |
| Cm2 Opal School 4015 Sw Canyon Rd Portland OR 97221 (503) 471-9917 |
KG-5 | 9 | 87 |
| Creative Science School 1231 Se 92nd Ave Portland OR 97216 (503) 916-6431 |
KG-8 | 21 | 425 |
| Creston Elementary School 4701 Se Bush St Portland OR 97206 (503) 916-6340 |
KG-8 | 17 | 350 |
| Da Vinci Middle School 2508 Ne Everett Portland OR 97232 (503) 916-5356 |
6-8 | 20 | 468 |
| Duniway Elementary School 7700 Se Reed College Place Portland OR 97202 (503) 916-6343 |
KG-5 | 21 | 437 |
| Faubion Elementary School 3039 Ne Portland Blvd Portland OR 97211 (503) 916-5686 |
PK-8 | 24 | 467 |
| Forest Park Elementary School 9935 Nw Durrett St Portland OR 97229 (503) 916-5400 |
KG-5 | 20 | 489 |
| Franklin High School 5405 Se Woodward St Portland OR 97206 (503) 916-5140 |
9-12 | 69 | 1,456 |
| George Middle School 10000 North Burr Portland OR 97203 (503) 916-6262 |
6-8 | 25 | 373 |
| Glencoe Elementary School 825 Se 51st Ave Portland OR 97215 (503) 916-6207 |
KG-5 | 22 | 502 |
| Grant High School 2245 Ne 36th Ave Portland OR 97212 (503) 916-5160 |
9-12 | 68 | 1,485 |
| Gray Middle School 5505 Sw 23rd Ave Portland OR 97239 (503) 916-5676 |
6-8 | 20 | 464 |
| Grout Elementary School 3119 Se Holgate Blvd Portland OR 97202 (503) 916-6209 |
KG-5 | 23 | 377 |
| Hayhurst Elementary School 5037 Sw Iowa St Portland OR 97221 (503) 916-6300 |
KG-8 | 19 | 415 |
| Hollyrood Elementary School 1915 Ne 33rd Portland OR 97212 (503) 916-6766 |
KG-8 | 37 | 814 |
| Hosford Middle School 2303 Se 28th Place Portland OR 97214 (503) 916-5640 |
6-8 | 29 | 576 |
| Irvington Elementary School 1320 Ne Brazee St Portland OR 97212 (503) 916-6386 |
KG-8 | 26 | 478 |
| Jackson Middle School 10625 Sw 35th Portland OR 97219 (503) 916-5680 |
6-8 | 25 | 533 |
| James John Elementary School 7439 North Charleston Ave Portland OR 97203 (503) 916-6266 |
KG-5 | 27 | 460 |
| Jefferson High School 5210 North Kerby Ave Portland OR 97217 (503) 916-5180 |
9-12 | 29 | 509 |
| Kelly Elementary School 9030 Se Cooper St Portland OR 97266 (503) 916-6350 |
KG-5 | 35 | 624 |
| King Elementary School 4906 Ne 6th Ave Portland OR 97211 (503) 916-6456 |
PK-8 | 23 | 311 |
| Lane Middle School 7200 Se 60th Ave Portland OR 97206 (503) 916-6355 |
6-8 | 28 | 504 |
| Laurelhurst Elementary School 840 Ne 41st Ave Portland OR 97232 (503) 916-6210 |
KG-8 | 30 | 673 |
| Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School 1010 Sw 13th Ave Portland OR 97205 (503) 208-3198 |
KG-2 | 9 | 144 |
| Leadership and Entrepreneurship Public Charter High School 2044 East Burnside Portland OR 97214 (503) 254-2537 |
9-12 | 21 | 267 |
| Lee Elementary School 2222 Ne 92nd Ave Portland OR 97220 (503) 916-6144 |
KG-8 | 30 | 492 |
| Lent Elementary School 5105 Se 97th Ave Portland OR 97266 (503) 916-6322 |
KG-8 | 37 | 604 |
| Lewis Elementary School 4401 Se Evergreen St Portland OR 97206 (503) 916-6360 |
KG-5 | 22 | 414 |
| Lincoln High School 1600 Sw Salmon St Portland OR 97205 (503) 916-5200 |
9-12 | 71 | 1,563 |
| Llewellyn Elementary School 6301 Se 14th Ave Portland OR 97202 (503) 916-6216 |
KG-5 | 27 | 569 |
| Madison High School 2735 Ne 82nd Ave Portland OR 97220 (503) 916-5220 |
9-12 | 55 | 1,064 |
| Maplewood Elementary School 7452 Sw 52nd Ave Portland OR 97219 (503) 916-6308 |
KG-5 | 14 | 332 |
| Markham Elementary School 10531 Sw Capitol Hwy Portland OR 97219 (503) 916-5681 |
KG-5 | 23 | 392 |
| Marysville Elementary School 7733 Se Raymond St Portland OR 97206 (503) 916-6363 |
KG-8 | 22 | 416 |
| Metropolitan Learning Center School 2033 Nw Glisan St Portland OR 97209 (503) 916-5737 |
KG-12 | 23 | 440 |
| Mt Tabor Middle School 5800 Se Ash St Portland OR 97215 (503) 916-5646 |
6-8 | 27 | 628 |
| Peninsula Elementary School 8125 North Emerald Ave Portland OR 97217 (503) 916-6275 |
KG-8 | 25 | 376 |
| Portland Arthur Academy Charter 7507 Se Yamhill St Portland OR 97215 (503) 257-3936 |
KG-5 | 8 | 153 |
| Portland Village School 7654 North Delaware St Portland OR 97217 (503) 445-0056 |
KG-8 | 23 | 394 |
| Richmond Elementary School 2276 Se 41st Ave Portland OR 97214 (503) 916-6220 |
PK-5 | 29 | 637 |
| Rieke Elementary School 1405 Sw Vermont Portland OR 97219 (503) 916-5768 |
KG-5 | 17 | 387 |
| Rigler Elementary School 5401 Ne Prescott St Portland OR 97218 (503) 916-6451 |
KG-5 | 26 | 482 |
| Roosevelt High School 6941 North Central St Portland OR 97203 (503) 916-5260 |
9-12 | 49 | 910 |
| Rose City Park Elementary School 7334 Ne Siskiyou St Portland OR 97213 (503) 916-5600 |
KG-8 | 33 | 607 |
| Sabin Elementary School 4013 Ne 18th Ave Portland OR 97212 (503) 916-6482 |
PK-8 | 22 | 485 |
| Scott Elementary School 6700 Ne Prescott St Portland OR 97218 (503) 916-6369 |
KG-8 | 29 | 507 |
| Self Enhancement, Inc / Sei Academy 3920 North Kerby Ave Portland OR 97227 (503) 249-1721 |
6-8 | 9 | 128 |
| Sellwood Middle School 8300 Se 15th Ave Portland OR 97202 (503) 916-5656 |
6-8 | 22 | 483 |
| Sitton Elementary School 9930 North Smith St Portland OR 97203 (503) 916-6277 |
KG-5 | 24 | 376 |
| Skyline Elementary School 11536 Nw Skyline Blvd Portland OR 97231 (503) 916-5212 |
KG-8 | 16 | 263 |
| Stephenson Elementary School 2627 Sw Stephenson St Portland OR 97219 (503) 916-6318 |
KG-5 | 15 | 320 |
| Sunnyside Environmental School 3421 Se Salmon St Portland OR 97214 (503) 916-6226 |
KG-8 | 26 | 587 |
| The Emerson School 105 Nw Park Ave Portland OR 97209 (503) 525-6124 |
KG-5 | 7 | 144 |
| Trillium School 5420 North Interstate Ave Portland OR 97217 (503) 285-3833 |
KG-12 | 20 | 343 |
| Vernon Elementary School 2044 Ne Killingsworth St Portland OR 97211 (503) 916-6415 |
PK-8 | 23 | 394 |
| Vestal Elementary School 161 Ne 82nd Ave Portland OR 97220 (503) 916-6437 |
KG-8 | 25 | 402 |
| West Sylvan Middle School 8111 Sw West Slope Dr Portland OR 97225 (503) 916-5690 |
6-8 | 39 | 945 |
| Whitman Elementary School 7326 Se Flavel St Portland OR 97206 (503) 916-6370 |
KG-5 | 20 | 348 |
| Wilson High School 1151 Sw Vermont St Portland OR 97219 (503) 916-5280 |
9-12 | 54 | 1,227 |
| Winterhaven School 3830 Se 14th Ave Portland OR 97202 (503) 916-6200 |
KG-8 | 14 | 356 |
| Woodlawn Elementary School 7200 Ne 11th Ave Portland OR 97211 (503) 916-6282 |
PK-8 | 27 | 427 |
| Woodmere Elementary School 7900 Se Duke St Portland OR 97206 (503) 916-6373 |
KG-5 | 22 | 371 |
| Woodstock Elementary School 5601 Se 50th Ave Portland OR 97206 (503) 916-6380 |
KG-5 | 23 | 505 |