Darien Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Based on recent publications, over 400 educators are employed at Darien Public Schools. The Darien Public Schools administration and teacher salary details displayed in the tables below are taken from several sources as noted under each salary table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Darien Public Schools Teacher Salary Details
The following table displays the average salary for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk 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 | $93,590 | $59,930 - $141,940 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $90,020 | $49,410 - $133,420 |
| Middle School Teacher | $90,750 | $51,080 - $128,730 |
| High School Teacher | $87,710 | $49,520 - $131,040 |
| PE Teacher | $61,780 | $31,200 - $106,480 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, 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 lists the average salary for special education teachers that work for Darien Public Schools and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $87,090 | $50,350 - $113,120 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $150,250 | $85,340 - $201,790 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $77,610 | $44,030 - $111,300 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Darien Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Darien Public 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 Darien Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 414 | 434 | 419 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 19 | 20 | 20 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 253 | 272 | 261 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 117 | 119 | 114 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 26 | 23 | 23 |
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 | 20 | 21 | 23 |
| Teaching Assistants | 82 | 70 | 120 |
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 Darien Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 189 | 189 | 95 |
| Student Support Staff | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Other Support Staff | 110 | 110 | 119 |
| Guidance Counselors | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Darien Public Schools Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Darien Public Schools has 7 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:
- Stamford Public Schools (21 Schools)
- Norwalk School District (19 Schools)
- New Canaan School District (5 Schools)
- Greenwich Public Schools (15 Schools)
- Westport School District (9 Schools)
Darien Public Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darien High School 80 High School Ln Darien CT 06820 (203) 655-3981 |
9-12 | 114 | 1,354 |
| Hindley Elementary School 10 Nearwater Ln Darien CT 06820 (203) 655-1323 |
KG-5 | 42 | 565 |
| Holmes Elementary School 18 Hoyt St Darien CT 06820 (203) 353-4371 |
KG-5 | 37 | 454 |
| Middlesex Middle School 204 Hollow Tree Ridge Rd Darien CT 06820 (203) 655-2518 |
6-8 | 111 | 1,128 |
| Ox Ridge Elementary School 395 Mansfield Ave Darien CT 06820 (203) 655-2579 |
KG-5 | 40 | 458 |
| Royle Elementary School 133 Mansfield Ave Darien CT 06820 (203) 655-0044 |
PK-5 | 36 | 452 |
| Tokeneke Elementary School 7 Old Farm Rd Darien CT 06820 (203) 655-9666 |
PK-5 | 38 | 492 |