Cheltenham Township School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Cheltenham Township School District operates 7 schools with more than 400 teachers. The tables below provide teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Pennsylvania, due to more localized data not being available. The data is obtained from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Pennsylvania Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below displays the average salary for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Pennsylvania. 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 | $68,760 | $41,700 - $92,600 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,780 | $51,990 - $99,630 |
| Middle School Teacher | $77,630 | $48,610 - $105,330 |
| High School Teacher | $77,650 | $51,440 - $102,360 |
| PE Teacher | $64,540 | $21,170 - $119,060 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Pennsylvania, 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 the average salary for special education teachers in Pennsylvania.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $72,340 | $51,730 - $98,170 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $117,970 | $78,490 - $161,140 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $67,110 | $46,200 - $97,810 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Pennsylvania, 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 Cheltenham Township School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $24,826 | $21,768 |
| Administrators | $25,156 | $16,329 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Cheltenham Township School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Cheltenham Township 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 Cheltenham Township School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 356 | 350 | 358 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 159 | 161 | 162 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 161 | 154 | 157 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 21 | 20 | 25 |
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 | 77 | 77 | 82 |
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 Cheltenham Township School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 189 | 189 | 178 |
| District Support Staff | 14 | 14 | 15 |
| School Administrators | 15 | 14 | 13 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Other Support Staff | 124 | 124 | 125 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 11 | 11 |
| Guidance Counselors | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Cheltenham Township School District Schools
We have listed the 7 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Cheltenham Township 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:
- Jenkintown School District (2 Schools)
- Abington Heights School District (9 Schools)
- School District of Springfield Township (4 Schools)
- Lower Moreland Township School District (3 Schools)
- Upper Moreland Township School District (4 Schools)
Cheltenham Township School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Cheltenham
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham Elementary School 7853 Front St Cheltenham PA 19012 (215) 635-7415 | KG-4 | 34 | 437 |
Teaching in Elkins Park
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkins Park School 8149 New Second St Elkins Park PA 19027 (215) 635-7404 | 5-6 | 57 | 706 |
| Glenside Elementary School 8149 New Second St Elkins Park PA 19027 (215) 881-6440 | KG-4 | 33 | 495 |
| Myers Elementary School 7609 Montgomery Ave Elkins Park PA 19027 (215) 517-4540 | KG-4 | 26 | 346 |
| Wyncote Elementary School 8149 New Second St Elkins Park PA 19027 (215) 881-6410 | KG-4 | 33 | 424 |
Teaching in Wyncote
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarbrook Middle School 300 Longfellow Rd Wyncote PA 19095 (215) 881-6423 | 7-8 | 64 | 680 |
| Cheltenham High School 500 Rices Mill Rd Wyncote PA 19095 (215) 881-6400 | 9-12 | 112 | 1,473 |