Colton School District 53
Teacher Salary and Benefits
According to published data more than 30 teachers and support staff are employed at Colton School District 53. The tables below provide school administration and teacher salaries at Colton School District 53. 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.
Colton School District 53 Teacher Salary Details
The table below displays salary ranges for teachers, which is provided 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $83,090 | $56,050 - $106,990 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $84,670 | $50,270 - $107,650 |
| Middle School Teacher | $87,380 | $58,270 - $108,610 |
| High School Teacher | $86,120 | $58,640 - $108,090 |
| PE Teacher | $63,020 | $36,690 - $90,620 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, 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 displays salary ranges for special education teachers are employed by Colton School District 53 and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $86,580 | $63,280 - $107,430 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, 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 for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $138,430 | $74,850 - $180,540 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $81,960 | $52,780 - $126,460 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, 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 Colton School District 53 is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Oregon | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $27,262 | $25,858 |
| Administrators | $28,750 | $19,410 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Colton School District 53 Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Colton School District 53. 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 Colton School District 53 per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 33 | 29 | 34 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 17 | 17 | 19 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 14 | 10 | 12 |
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 Colton School District 53 are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Student Support Staff | 5 | 3 | 10 |
| Other Support Staff | 19 | 27 | 19 |
Colton School District 53 Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Colton School District 53 oversees 3 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Molalla River School District 35 (8 Schools)
- Estacada School District 108 (7 Schools)
- Canby School District 86 (8 Schools)
- Oregon City School District (14 Schools)
- Oregon Trail School District 46 (10 Schools)
Colton School District 53 Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Elementary School 30439 South Grays Hill Rd Colton OR 97017 (503) 824-3536 | KG-5 | 13 | 242 |
| Colton High School 30205 South Wall St Colton OR 97017 (503) 824-2311 | 9-12 | 12 | 227 |
| Colton Middle School 21580 South Schieffer Rd Colton OR 97017 (503) 824-2319 | 6-8 | 8 | 133 |