Carteret Borough School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Carteret Borough School District operates 5 schools with more than 300 teachers. The tables below profile administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of New Jersey, due to more localized data not being available. 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.
New Jersey Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table displays average salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of New Jersey. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $56,770 | $37,020-$86,910 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $78,110 | $60,040 - $102,870 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $82,120 | $61,840 - $105,480 |
| Middle School Teacher | $81,690 | $61,450 - $104,790 |
| High School Teacher | $87,100 | $63,040 - $108,230 |
| PE Teacher | $81,840 | $39,720 - $121,960 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of New Jersey, 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 in New Jersey.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $56,770 | $37,020-$86,910 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $80,520 | $61,710 - $103,680 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of New Jersey, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of New Jersey below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $87,680 | $49,710-$144,870 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $145,910 | $103,030 - $188,060 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $81,430 | $57,850 - $108,500 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of New Jersey, 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 Carteret Borough School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $27,301 | $25,170 |
| Administrators | $33,846 | $20,228 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Carteret Borough School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Carteret Borough 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 Carteret Borough School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 268 | 274 | 280 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 130 | 130 | 139 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 81 | 84 | 88 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 38 | 41 | 34 |
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 | 36 | 35 | 35 |
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 Carteret Borough School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 122 | 122 | 122 |
| District Support Staff | 11 | 15 | 16 |
| School Administrators | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 11 | 10 | 11 |
| Student Support Staff | 20 | 25 | 20 |
| Other Support Staff | 34 | 54 | 57 |
Carteret Borough School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Carteret Borough School District operates 5 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:
- Woodbridge Township School District (24 Schools)
- Linden Public Schools (11 Schools)
- Rahway Public Schools (6 Schools)
- Roselle Borough School District (8 Schools)
- Perth Amboy Public Schools (11 Schools)
Carteret Borough School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carteret High School 199 Washington Ave Carteret NJ 07008 (732) 541-8960 | 9-12 | 77 | 1,054 |
| Carteret Middle School 300 Carteret Ave Carteret NJ 07008 (732) 541-8960 | 6-8 | 63 | 859 |
| Columbus School 1 Carteret Ave Carteret NJ 07008 (732) 541-8960 | PK-5 | 53 | 665 |
| Minue School 83 Post Blvd Carteret NJ 07008 (732) 541-8960 | PK-5 | 47 | 665 |
| Nathan Hale School 678 Roosevelt Ave Carteret NJ 07008 (732) 541-8960 | PK-5 | 38 | 508 |