Garfield Heights City School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Garfield Heights City School District has more than 4,000 students and 200 educators. The tables below display faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Ohio, due to more localized data not being available. The data is taken from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Ohio Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below details salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Ohio. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $36,500 | $27,260-$48,240 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $70,590 | $46,040 - $97,880 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $72,740 | $47,680 - $99,210 |
| Middle School Teacher | $73,280 | $46,040 - $101,940 |
| High School Teacher | $78,110 | $48,370 - $103,150 |
| PE Teacher | $57,470 | $28,280 - $81,760 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Ohio, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers in Ohio.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $36,500 | $27,260-$48,240 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $71,630 | $46,870 - $99,490 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Ohio, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of Ohio below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $56,880 | $36,790-$77,830 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $99,990 | $62,160 - $129,160 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $67,200 | $43,010 - $99,810 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Ohio, 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 Garfield Heights City School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Ohio | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $22,030 | $20,584 |
| Administrators | $22,934 | $16,291 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Garfield Heights City School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Garfield Heights City 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 Garfield Heights City School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 195 | 193 | 215 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 6 | 7 | 14 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 85 | 81 | 85 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 97 | 97 | 103 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 5 | 7 | 10 |
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 | 32 | 19 | 23 |
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 Garfield Heights City School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 193 | 193 | 245 |
| District Support Staff | 21 | 22 | 22 |
| School Administrators | 10 | 12 | 13 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 22 | 21 | 20 |
| Student Support Staff | 32 | 37 | 60 |
| Other Support Staff | 92 | 98 | 125 |
Garfield Heights City School District Schools
We have listed the 5 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Garfield Heights City School District in the list 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:
- Maple Heights City School District (5 Schools)
- Cuyahoga Heights Local School District (3 Schools)
- Independence Local School District (3 Schools)
- Bedford City School District (6 Schools)
- Warrensville Heights City School District (5 Schools)
Garfield Heights City School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Elementary School 5275 Turney Rd Garfield Heights OH 44125 (216) 475-8110 | KG-5 | 26 | 389 |
| Garfield Heights High School 4900 Turney Rd Garfield Heights OH 44125 (216) 662-2800 | 9-12 | 73 | 1,320 |
| Garfield Heights Middle School 12000 Maple Leaf Dr Garfield Heights OH 44125 (216) 475-8105 | 6-8 | 51 | 887 |
| Maple Leaf Intermediate Elementary School 5764 Turney Rd Garfield Heights OH 44125 (216) 662-3800 | KG-5 | 30 | 500 |
| William Foster Elementary School 12801 Bangor Ave Garfield Heights OH 44125 (216) 475-8123 | PK-5 | 34 | 662 |