GFPS -- Great Falls Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than 500 teachers and support staff and 7,000 students that are enrolled at the 17 schools operated by GFPS. The tables below display administration and teacher salaries at GFPS. The data is sourced 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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GFPS Teacher Salary Details
This table lists salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Great Falls 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $56,250 | $35,350 - $76,710 |
| PE Teacher | $35,140 | $20,050 - $54,580 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Great Falls, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the Great Falls area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $89,050 | $38,420 - $120,560 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Great Falls, 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 GFPS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Montana | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,741 | $14,140 |
| Administrators | $14,425 | $30,861 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Great Falls Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by GFPS. 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 GFPS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 472 | 486 | 474 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 472 | 486 | 474 |
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 | 4 | 5 | 19 |
| Teaching Assistants | 81 | 87 | 101 |
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 GFPS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 44 | 44 | 327 |
| District Support Staff | - | - | 38 |
| School Administrators | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | - | - | 26 |
| Student Support Staff | 27 | 25 | 28 |
| Other Support Staff | - | - | 214 |
| Librarians | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| Guidance Counselors | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 19 | 19 | 19 |
GFPS Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, GFPS manages 17 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:
- Great Falls High School District (2 Schools)
- Centerville Elementary School District (3 Schools)
- Vaughn Elementary School District (3 Schools)
- Belt Elementary School District (3 Schools)
- Cascade Elementary School District (2 Schools)
Great Falls Public Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Joseph School 5305 3rd Ave South Great Falls MT 59405 (406) 268-6675 |
PK-6 | 23 | 333 |
| East Middle School 4040 Central Ave Great Falls MT 59405 (406) 268-6500 |
7-8 | 56 | 731 |
| Lewis & Clark School 3800 1st Ave South Great Falls MT 59405 (406) 268-6705 |
PK-6 | 26 | 411 |
| Lincoln School 624 27th St South Great Falls MT 59405 (406) 268-6800 |
PK-6 | 22 | 401 |
| Longfellow School 1100 6th Ave So Great Falls MT 59405 (406) 268-6845 |
PK-6 | 24 | 306 |
| Loy School 501 57th St North Great Falls MT 59405 (406) 268-6885 |
PK-6 | 26 | 379 |
| Meadow Lark School 2204 Fox Farm Rd Great Falls MT 59404 (406) 268-7300 |
PK-6 | 24 | 471 |
| Morningside School 4119 7th Ave North Great Falls MT 59401 (406) 268-6960 |
PK-6 | 20 | 323 |
| Mountain View School 3420 15th Ave South Great Falls MT 59405 (406) 268-7305 |
PK-6 | 29 | 338 |
| North Middle School 2601 8th St Ne Great Falls MT 59404 (406) 268-6525 |
7-8 | 52 | 749 |
| Riverview School 100 Smelter Ave Great Falls MT 59404 (406) 268-7015 |
PK-6 | 22 | 427 |
| Roosevelt School 2501 2nd Ave North Great Falls MT 59401 (406) 268-7045 |
PK-6 | 22 | 314 |
| Sacajawea School 630 Sacajawea Dr Great Falls MT 59404 (406) 268-7080 |
PK-6 | 23 | 435 |
| Sunnyside School 1800 19th St South Great Falls MT 59405 (406) 268-7115 |
PK-6 | 28 | 459 |
| Valley View School 900 Ave a Nw Great Falls MT 59404 (406) 268-7145 |
PK-6 | 25 | 375 |
| West Elementary School 1205 1st Ave Nw Great Falls MT 59404 (406) 268-7180 |
PK-6 | 35 | 486 |
| Whittier School 305 8th St North Great Falls MT 59401 (406) 268-7230 |
PK-6 | 19 | 270 |