DPS -- Dayton Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
DPS has over 10,000 students and 900 educators. The tables below display teacher and administration salaries at DPS. The data is taken from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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DPS Teacher Salary Details
The table below displays average salary and ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Dayton and surrounding areas. 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 | $31,570 | $23,280-$45,530 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $53,630 | $31,440 - $78,340 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $69,910 | $47,900 - $91,220 |
| Middle School Teacher | $72,390 | $48,500 - $96,730 |
| High School Teacher | $70,930 | $45,900 - $100,170 |
| PE Teacher | $50,690 | $22,820 - $81,250 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Dayton, 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 average salary and ranges for special education teachers are employed by DPS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $69,040 | $39,510 - $91,420 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Dayton, 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, counselors, and librarians for the Dayton area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $51,600 | $31,930-$80,000 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $103,630 | $73,720 - $132,280 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $67,600 | $38,140 - $98,510 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Dayton, 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 DPS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Ohio | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $20,395 | $20,573 |
| Administrators | $17,382 | $16,291 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Dayton Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by DPS. 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 DPS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 914 | 923 | 944 |
| Preschool Teachers | 49 | 49 | 48 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 54 | 56 | 65 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 350 | 393 | 387 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 374 | 390 | 407 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 88 | 36 | 38 |
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 | 279 | 277 | 298 |
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 DPS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 959 | 959 | 1,074 |
| District Support Staff | 127 | 119 | 112 |
| School Administrators | 49 | 51 | 59 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 82 | 89 | 77 |
| Student Support Staff | 183 | 164 | 187 |
| Other Support Staff | 574 | 533 | 633 |
| Guidance Counselors | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Other School Counselors | 12 | 13 | 13 |
DPS Schools
We have listed the 30 schools and their contact information, which is operated by DPS 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:
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Dayton Public Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Haven Elementary School 4401 Free Pk Dayton OH 45416 (937) 542-4220 |
PK-8 | 30 | 456 |
| Belmont High School 2615 Wayne Ave Dayton OH 45420 (937) 542-6460 |
7-12 | 59 | 939 |
| Charity Adams Earley Academy for Girls 440 Shoup Mill Rd Dayton OH 45415 (937) 542-3000 |
PK-8 | 20 | 430 |
| Cleveland Pre-Kindergarten-8 School 1102 Pursell Ave Dayton OH 45420 (937) 542-4340 |
PK-6 | 27 | 435 |
| Colonel White Performing Arts High School 4447 Hoover Ave Dayton OH 45417 (937) 542-6610 |
9-12 | 36 | 655 |
| Cornell Heights Elementary School 3705 Lori Sue Ave Dayton OH 45406 (937) 542-4390 |
PK-8 | 33 | 371 |
| Dayton Boys Preparatory Academy 1923 West 3rd St Dayton OH 45417 (937) 542-3000 |
PK-8 | 23 | 352 |
| Dunbar High School 1400 Albritton Dr Dayton OH 45408 (937) 542-6760 |
9-12 | 35 | 483 |
| Eastmont Park Elementary School 1480 Edendale Rd Dayton OH 45432 (937) 542-4490 |
PK-8 | 32 | 497 |
| Edison Elementary School 228 North Broadway St Dayton OH 45402 (937) 542-4540 |
PK-8 | 29 | 485 |
| F G Carlson Elementary School 1630 Miami Chapel Rd Dayton OH 45408 (937) 542-4290 |
PK-4 | 27 | 420 |
| Fairview Elementary School 2314 Elsmere Ave Dayton OH 45406 (937) 542-4590 |
PK-8 | 30 | 475 |
| Franklin Montessori Elementary School 108 Linwood St Dayton OH 45405 (937) 542-4640 |
PK-6 | 36 | 547 |
| Gardendale Elementary School 1733 North Gettysburg Ave Dayton OH 45427 (937) 268-6636 |
1-12 | 23 | 69 |
| Gorman School 329 Abbey Ave Dayton OH 45417 (937) 542-4790 |
PK-8 | 10 | 89 |
| Horace Mann Montessori Elementary School 715 Krebs Ave Dayton OH 45419 (937) 542-4890 |
PK-8 | 24 | 466 |
| Jefferson Montessori I Elementary School 2805 Oakridge Dr Dayton OH 45417 (937) 542-4990 |
PK-8 | 26 | 419 |
| John H Patterson Career Center High School 741 Washington St Dayton OH 45402 (937) 542-7180 |
9-12 | 55 | 799 |
| Kemp Elementary School 1923 Gondert Ave Dayton OH 45403 (937) 542-5090 |
PK-6 | 24 | 404 |
| Longfellow Center School 245 Salem Ave Dayton OH 45406 (937) 223-8239 |
3-12 | 14 | 175 |
| Meadowdale Elementary School 3871 Yellowstone Ave Dayton OH 45416 (937) 542-5390 |
PK-9 | 32 | 535 |
| Meadowdale High School 3873 Whitestone Ct Dayton OH 45416 (937) 542-7030 |
9-12 | 35 | 576 |
| Orville Wright Elementary School 1361 Huffman Ave Dayton OH 45403 (937) 542-5940 |
PK-8 | 29 | 528 |
| Ruskin Pre-Kindergarten-8 School 407 Ambrose Ct Dayton OH 45410 (937) 542-3000 |
PK-8 | 29 | 549 |
| Stivers School for the Arts High School 1313 East 5th St Dayton OH 45402 (937) 542-7380 |
7-12 | 54 | 874 |
| Valerie Elementary School 4020 Bradwood Dr Dayton OH 45405 (937) 542-5690 |
PK-6 | 22 | 440 |
| Van Cleve @ Mcguffey Elementary School 31 Willowwood Dr Dayton OH 45405 (937) 542-5740 |
PK-8 | 25 | 418 |
| Webster Elementary School 1401 Leo St Dayton OH 45404 (937) 542-5790 |
PK-8 | 29 | 532 |
| Wogaman Pre-Kindergarten-8 School 920 Mcarthur Ave Dayton OH 45408 (937) 542-5890 |
5-8 | 23 | 280 |
| World of Wonder Pre-Kindergarten-8 School 4411 Oakridge Dr Dayton OH 45417 (937) 542-3600 |
PK-8 | 27 | 511 |