Cherry Creek School District 5
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over three thousand teachers and instructors and 50,000 students that are enrolled at the 60 schools operated by Cherry Creek School District 5. The tables below display administration and teacher salaries at Cherry Creek School District 5. 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.
Cherry Creek School District 5 Teacher Salary Details
The following table lists salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Denver-Aurora-Broomfield region. 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 salary ranges for special education teachers who work for Cherry Creek School District 5 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 salary ranges and 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 Cherry Creek School District 5 is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Colorado | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $14,683 | $11,582 |
| Administrators | $11,777 | $11,368 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Cherry Creek School District 5 Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Cherry Creek School District 5. 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 Cherry Creek School District 5 per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 2,894 | 2,928 | 2,983 |
| Preschool Teachers | 23 | 25 | 23 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 173 | 172 | 184 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 1,428 | 1,453 | 1,468 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 1,270 | 1,278 | 1,307 |
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 | 125 | 139 | 149 |
| Teaching Assistants | 1,087 | 1,172 | 1,238 |
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 Cherry Creek School District 5 are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 1,995 | 1,995 | 1,866 |
| District Administrators | 22 | 24 | 25 |
| District Support Staff | 294 | 291 | 270 |
| School Administrators | 102 | 102 | 102 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 337 | 336 | 299 |
| Student Support Staff | 521 | 581 | 559 |
| Other Support Staff | 745 | 661 | 611 |
| Librarians | 39 | 37 | 33 |
| Guidance Counselors | 84 | 81 | 81 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 74 | 71 | 73 |
Cherry Creek School District 5 Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Cherry Creek School District 5 operates 60 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:
- Englewood 1 School District (9 Schools)
- Littleton Public Schools (23 Schools)
- Aurora Public Schools (59 Schools)
- Sheridan 2 School District (5 Schools)
- Denver Public Schools (187 Schools)
Cherry Creek School District 5 Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Aurora
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Ridge Elementary School 5455 South Tempe St Aurora CO 80015 (720) 886-3300 | PK-5 | 34 | 630 |
| Arrowhead Elementary School 19100 East Bates Ave Aurora CO 80013 (720) 886-2800 | PK-5 | 35 | 594 |
| Black Forest Hills Elementary School 25233 East Glasgow Dr Aurora CO 80016 (720) 886-8900 | PK-5 | 27 | 554 |
| Buffalo Trail Elementary School 24300 East Progress Dr Aurora CO 80016 (720) 886-4000 | PK-6 | 34 | 631 |
| Canyon Creek Elementary School 6070 South Versailles Parkway Aurora CO 80015 (720) 886-3600 | PK-5 | 37 | 635 |
| Cherokee Trail High School 25901 Arapahoe Parkway Aurora CO 80016 (720) 886-1900 | 9-12 | 139 | 2,633 |
| Cimarron Elementary School 17373 East Lehigh Place Aurora CO 80013 (720) 886-8100 | PK-5 | 30 | 593 |
| Coyote Hills Elementary School 24605 East Davies Way Aurora CO 80016 (720) 886-3900 | PK-5 | 33 | 656 |
| Dakota Valley Elementary School 3950 South Kirk Way Aurora CO 80013 (720) 886-3000 | PK-5 | 46 | 810 |
| Eastridge Community Elementary School 11777 East Wesley Ave Aurora CO 80014 (720) 747-2200 | PK-5 | 54 | 885 |
| Falcon Creek Middle School 6100 South Genoa St Aurora CO 80016 (720) 886-7600 | 6-8 | 56 | 1,036 |
| Fox Hollow Elementary School 6363 South Waco St Aurora CO 80116 (720) 886-8700 | PK-5 | 41 | 738 |
| Fox Ridge Middle School 26301 East Arapahoe Rd Aurora CO 80016 (720) 886-4700 | 6-8 | 60 | 1,125 |
| Grandview High School 20500 East Arapahoe Rd Aurora CO 80016 (720) 886-6500 | 9-12 | 138 | 2,597 |
| Highline Community Elementary School 11000 East Exposition Aurora CO 80012 (720) 747-2300 | PK-5 | 47 | 642 |
| Horizon Middle School 3981 South Reservoir Rd Aurora CO 80013 (720) 886-6100 | 6-8 | 56 | 1,007 |
| Independence Elementary School 4700 South Memphis St Aurora CO 80015 (720) 886-8200 | PK-5 | 35 | 484 |
| Indian Ridge Elementary School 16501 East Progress Dr Aurora CO 80015 (720) 886-8400 | PK-5 | 30 | 566 |
| Laredo Middle School 5000 South Laredo St Aurora CO 80015 (720) 886-5000 | 6-8 | 61 | 1,124 |
| Liberty Middle School 21500 East Dry Creek Rd Aurora CO 80016 (720) 886-2400 | 6-8 | 62 | 1,079 |
| Meadow Point Elementary School 17901 East Grand Ave Aurora CO 80015 (720) 886-8600 | PK-5 | 28 | 498 |
| Mission Viejo Elementary School 3855 South Alicia Parkway Aurora CO 80013 (720) 886-8000 | PK-5 | 38 | 703 |
| Overland High School 12400 East Jewell Ave Aurora CO 80012 (720) 747-3700 | 9-12 | 124 | 2,290 |
| Pine Ridge Elementary School 6525 South Wheatlands Parkway Aurora CO 80016 (720) 886-8800 | PK-5 | 46 | 800 |
| Polton Community Elementary School 2985 South Oakland St Aurora CO 80014 (720) 747-2600 | PK-5 | 30 | 526 |
| Ponderosa Elementary School 1885 South Lima St Aurora CO 80012 (720) 747-2800 | PK-5 | 52 | 761 |
| Prairie Middle School 12600 East Jewell Ave Aurora CO 80012 (720) 747-3000 | 6-8 | 100 | 1,705 |
| Rolling Hills Elementary School 5756 South Biscay Circle Aurora CO 80015 (720) 886-3400 | PK-5 | 37 | 646 |
| Sagebrush Elementary School 14700 East Temple Place Aurora CO 80015 (720) 886-8300 | PK-5 | 33 | 561 |
| Sky Vista Middle School 4500 South Himalaya St Aurora CO 80015 (720) 886-4711 | 6-8 | 48 | 889 |
| Smoky Hill High School 16100 East Smoky Hill Rd Aurora CO 80015 (720) 886-5300 | 9-12 | 124 | 2,149 |
| Summit Elementary School 18201 East Quincy Ave Aurora CO 80015 (720) 886-6400 | PK-5 | 26 | 428 |
| Sunrise Elementary School 4050 South Genoa Way Aurora CO 80013 (720) 886-2900 | PK-5 | 36 | 668 |
| Thunder Ridge Middle School 5250 South Picadilly St Aurora CO 80015 (720) 886-1500 | 6-8 | 71 | 1,297 |
| Village East Community Elementary School 1433 South Oakland St Aurora CO 80012 (720) 747-2000 | PK-5 | 59 | 843 |
Teaching in Centennial
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Crossing Elementary School 4655 South Himalaya St Centennial CO 80015 (720) 886-3700 | PK-5 | 30 | 631 |
| Creekside Elementary School 19993 East Long Ave Centennial CO 80016 (720) 886-3500 | PK-5 | 42 | 716 |
| Eaglecrest High School 5100 South Picadilly St Centennial CO 80015 (720) 886-1000 | 9-12 | 130 | 2,504 |
| Heritage Elementary School 6867 East Heritage Place South Centennial CO 80111 (720) 554-3500 | PK-5 | 18 | 337 |
| Homestead Elementary School 7451 South Homestead Parkway Centennial CO 80112 (720) 554-3700 | PK-5 | 30 | 541 |
| Marvin W Foote Youth Services School 13500 East Fremont Place Centennial CO 80112 (303) 768-7596 | 5-12 | 3 | 2 |
| Peakview Elementary School 19451 East Progress Circle Centennial CO 80015 (720) 886-3100 | PK-5 | 32 | 656 |
| Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School 16251 East Geddes Ave Centennial CO 80112 (720) 886-3800 | PK-5 | 46 | 769 |
| Timberline Elementary School 5500 South Killarney St Centennial CO 80015 (720) 886-3200 | PK-5 | 36 | 635 |
| Trails West Elementary School 5400 South Waco St Centennial CO 80015 (720) 886-8500 | PK-5 | 30 | 578 |
| Walnut Hills Community Elementary School 8195 East Costilla Blvd Centennial CO 80112 (720) 554-3800 | PK-5 | 18 | 402 |
| Willow Creek Elementary School 7855 South Willow Way Centennial CO 80112 (720) 554-3900 | PK-5 | 29 | 542 |
Teaching in Cherry Hills Village
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Hills Village Elementary School 2400 East Quincy Ave Cherry Hills Village CO 80110 (720) 747-2700 | PK-5 | 32 | 606 |
Teaching in Denver
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenge School 9659 East Mississippi Ave Denver CO 80231 (720) 747-2100 | PK-8 | 30 | 533 |
| Holly Hills Elementary School 6161 East Cornell Ave Denver CO 80222 (720) 747-2500 | PK-5 | 43 | 660 |
Teaching in Englewood
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Creek Elementary School 11200 East Orchard Ave Englewood CO 80111 (720) 554-3200 | PK-5 | 34 | 624 |
| Dry Creek Elementary School 7686 East Hinsdale Ave Englewood CO 80112 (720) 554-3300 | PK-5 | 21 | 414 |
Teaching in Greenwood Village
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belleview Elementary School 4851 South Dayton St Greenwood Village CO 80111 (720) 554-3100 | PK-5 | 29 | 557 |
| Campus Middle School 4785 South Dayton St Greenwood Village CO 80111 (720) 554-2700 | 6-8 | 76 | 1,410 |
| Cherry Creek Charter Academy 6260 South Dayton St Greenwood Village CO 80111 (303) 779-8988 | KG-8 | 33 | 502 |
| Cherry Creek High School 9300 East Union Ave Greenwood Village CO 80111 (720) 554-2000 | 9-12 | 176 | 3,507 |
| Greenwood Elementary School 5550 South Holly St Greenwood Village CO 80111 (720) 554-3400 | PK-5 | 24 | 426 |
| High Plains Elementary School 6100 South Fulton St Greenwood Village CO 80111 (720) 554-3600 | PK-5 | 29 | 531 |
| West Middle School 5151 South Holly Greenwood Village CO 80121 (720) 554-5100 | 6-8 | 65 | 1,208 |