Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Adams 12 Five Star Schools oversees 55 schools with just over two thousand educators. The Adams 12 Five Star Schools district's salary information provided in the tables below are taken from several government and organizational agencies as listed below the salary tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Adams 12 Five Star Schools Teacher Salary Details
The following table lists the average salary for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Denver-Aurora-Broomfield 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 | $40,630 | $31,020-$48,360 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $62,180 | $43,870 - $81,180 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,170 | $45,860 - $80,390 |
| Middle School Teacher | $62,820 | $47,060 - $80,380 |
| High School Teacher | $67,590 | $47,890 - $94,370 |
| PE Teacher | $63,960 | $31,040 - $107,110 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, 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 the average salary for special education teachers who work for Adams 12 Five Star Schools and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $40,630 | $31,020-$48,360 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $65,180 | $47,930 - $81,300 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, 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 Denver-Aurora-Broomfield area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $62,580 | $44,970-$88,790 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $106,010 | $76,830 - $133,890 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $62,570 | $46,780 - $81,420 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, 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 Adams 12 Five Star Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Colorado | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $14,585 | $11,582 |
| Administrators | $15,413 | $11,368 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Adams 12 Five Star Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Adams 12 Five Star 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 Adams 12 Five Star Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 2,108 | 2,086 | 2,093 |
| Preschool Teachers | 17 | 15 | 14 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 149 | 144 | 149 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 1,020 | 1,014 | 1,041 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 922 | 913 | 889 |
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 | 133 | 134 | 138 |
| Teaching Assistants | 567 | 594 | 627 |
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 Adams 12 Five Star Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 1,264 | 1,264 | 1,294 |
| District Administrators | 30 | 28 | 28 |
| District Support Staff | 170 | 163 | 165 |
| School Administrators | 103 | 106 | 113 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 170 | 177 | 178 |
| Student Support Staff | 251 | 256 | 265 |
| Other Support Staff | 523 | 534 | 546 |
| Librarians | 25 | 21 | 22 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 35 | 43 |
| Guidance Counselors | 73 | 94 | 98 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 63 | 80 | 83 |
Adams 12 Five Star Schools Schools
We have listed the 55 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Adams 12 Five Star Schools 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:
- Mapleton Public Schools (15 Schools)
- Westminster 50 School District (20 Schools)
- Adams County 14 School District (13 Schools)
- Brighton 27j School District (26 Schools)
- Weld County School District Region-8 (4 Schools)
Adams 12 Five Star Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Brighton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier Peak Elementary School 12060 Jasmine St Brighton CO 80605 (720) 972-5940 | KG-5 | 28 | 531 |
| Horizon High School 5321 East 136th Ave Brighton CO 80601 (720) 972-4400 | 9-12 | 93 | 1,970 |
Teaching in Broomfield
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Elementary School 13200 Westlake Dr Broomfield CO 80020 (720) 972-5280 | KG-5 | 23 | 435 |
| Coyote Ridge Elementary School 13770 Broadlands Dr Broomfield CO 80020 (720) 972-5780 | KG-5 | 26 | 542 |
| Legacy High School 2701 West 136th St Broomfield CO 80020 (720) 972-6700 | 9-12 | 97 | 2,171 |
| Meridian Elementary School 14256 Mckay Park Circle Broomfield CO 80020 (720) 972-7880 | KG-5 | 33 | 689 |
| Mountain View Elementary School 12401 Perry St Broomfield CO 80020 (720) 972-5520 | KG-5 | 34 | 628 |
| Prospect Ridge Academy 2555 Preble Creek Parkway Broomfield CO 80023 (720) 399-0300 | KG-8 | 47 | 914 |
| Westlake Middle School 2800 West 135th Ave Broomfield CO 80020 (720) 972-5200 | 6-8 | 56 | 1,067 |
Teaching in Denver
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Heights Elementary School 2500 West 96th Ave Denver CO 80221 (720) 972-5360 | KG-5 | 33 | 581 |
| North Star Elementary School 8740 North Star Dr Denver CO 80221 (720) 972-5560 | KG-5 | 27 | 456 |
Teaching in Northglenn
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Virtual Academy (cova) 11990 Grant St 402 Northglenn CO 80233 (303) 255-4650 | KG-12 | 71 | 2,672 |
| Global Village Academy 555 West 112th Ave Northglenn CO 80234 (303) 446-7100 | KG-6 | 38 | 758 |
| Hillcrest Elementary School 10335 Croke Dr Northglenn CO 80221 (720) 972-5380 | KG-5 | 28 | 463 |
| Hulstrom Elementary School 11551 Wyco Dr Northglenn CO 80233 (720) 972-5400 | KG-8 | 39 | 722 |
| Huron Middle School 12400 Huron St Northglenn CO 80234 (720) 972-5000 | 6-8 | 57 | 1,089 |
| Leroy Drive Elementary School 1451 East Leroy Dr Northglenn CO 80233 (720) 972-5460 | KG-5 | 24 | 396 |
| Malley Drive Elementary School 1300 East Malley Dr Northglenn CO 80233 (720) 972-5480 | KG-5 | 26 | 448 |
| North Mor Elementary School 9580 Damon Dr Northglenn CO 80221 (720) 972-5540 | PK-5 | 23 | 410 |
| Northglenn High School 601 West 100th Place Northglenn CO 80221 (720) 972-4600 | 9-12 | 89 | 1,784 |
| Northglenn Middle School 1123 Muriel Dr Northglenn CO 80233 (720) 972-5080 | 6-8 | 45 | 806 |
| Stem Lab 11700 Irma Dr Northglenn CO 80233 (720) 972-4000 | KG-8 | 24 | 460 |
| Stukey Elementary School 11080 Grant Dr Northglenn CO 80233 (720) 972-5420 | KG-5 | 19 | 329 |
| The Studio School 10604 Grant Dr Northglenn CO 80233 (720) 972-3620 | KG-5 | 17 | 297 |
| Vantage Point School 10900 Huron St Northglenn CO 80234 (720) 972-5800 | 6-12 | 27 | 302 |
| Westgate Charter School 11700 Irma Dr Northglenn CO 80233 (303) 425-0967 | KG-10 | 27 | 390 |
| Westview Elementary School 1300 Roseanna Dr Northglenn CO 80234 (720) 972-5680 | KG-5 | 25 | 418 |
Teaching in Thornton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams12 Five Star Preschool 1500 East 128th Ave Thornton CO 80241 (720) 972-6001 | PK-PK | 11 | 806 |
| Century Middle School 13000 Lafayette St Thornton CO 80241 (720) 972-5240 | 6-8 | 52 | 1,053 |
| Cherry Drive Elementary School 11500 Cherry Dr Thornton CO 80233 (720) 972-5300 | KG-5 | 22 | 434 |
| Coronado Hills Elementary School 8300 Downing Dr Thornton CO 80229 (720) 972-5320 | KG-5 | 29 | 528 |
| Eagleview Elementary School 4601 Summit Grove Parkway Thornton CO 80241 (720) 972-5760 | KG-5 | 32 | 632 |
| Hunters Glen Elementary School 13222 Corona St Thornton CO 80241 (720) 972-5440 | KG-5 | 26 | 526 |
| Mc Elwain Elementary School 1020 Dawson Dr Thornton CO 80229 (720) 972-5500 | KG-5 | 27 | 443 |
| Pathways Future Center 550 East 124th Ave Thornton CO 80241 (720) 972-4723 | KG-12 | 7 | 357 |
| Prairie Hills Elementary School 13801 Garfield Place Thornton CO 80602 (720) 972-8780 | KG-5 | 25 | 518 |
| Riverdale Elementary School 10724 Elm Dr Thornton CO 80233 (720) 972-5580 | KG-5 | 22 | 418 |
| Rocky Top Middle School 14150 York St Thornton CO 80602 (720) 972-2200 | 6-8 | 57 | 1,160 |
| Shadow Ridge Middle School 12551 Holly St Thornton CO 80602 (720) 972-5040 | 6-8 | 49 | 995 |
| Silver Creek Elementary School 15101 Fillmore Stre Thornton CO 80602 (720) 972-3941 | KG-5 | 37 | 677 |
| Skyview Elementary School 5021 East 123rd Ave Thornton CO 80241 (720) 972-5620 | KG-5 | 26 | 517 |
| Stargate Charter School 3951 Cottonwoodlakes Blvd Thornton CO 80241 (303) 450-3936 | KG-8 | 36 | 648 |
| Stellar Elementary School 3901 East 124th Ave Thornton CO 80241 (720) 972-2340 | KG-5 | 29 | 578 |
| Stem Launch 9450 Pecos St Thornton CO 80206 (720) 972-5120 | KG-8 | 49 | 773 |
| Tarver Elementary School 3500 Summit Grove Parkway Thornton CO 80241 (720) 972-5640 | KG-5 | 24 | 461 |
| Thornton Elementary School 900 Eppinger Blvd Thornton CO 80229 (720) 972-5660 | KG-5 | 23 | 393 |
| Thornton High School 9351 Washington St Thornton CO 80229 (720) 972-4800 | 9-12 | 88 | 1,774 |
| Thornton Middle School 9451 Hoffman Way Thornton CO 80229 (720) 972-5160 | 6-8 | 52 | 849 |
| Woodglen Elementary School 11717 Madison St Thornton CO 80233 (720) 972-5700 | KG-5 | 21 | 392 |
Teaching in Westminster
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Charter Schools 11800 Lowell Blvd Westminster CO 80031 (303) 289-8088 | PK-12 | 87 | 1,866 |
| Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School 13095 Pecos St Westminster CO 80030 (720) 972-5740 | KG-5 | 32 | 632 |
| Cotton Creek Elementary School 11100 Vrain St Westminster CO 80030 (720) 972-5340 | KG-5 | 32 | 608 |
| Mountain Range High School 12500 Huron St Westminster CO 80234 (720) 972-6300 | 9-12 | 94 | 1,962 |
| Rocky Mountain Elementary School 3350 West 99th Ave Westminster CO 80030 (720) 972-5600 | KG-5 | 27 | 469 |