Johnston School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 200 teachers and support staff and 3,000 students enrolled at the 8 schools managed by Johnston School District. The tables below detail administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Rhode Island, due to more localized data not being available. 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.
Rhode Island Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table lists the average salary for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Rhode Island. 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 | $39,850 | $31,200-$46,180 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $77,600 | $38,050 - $99,320 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,660 | $45,070 - $99,610 |
| Middle School Teacher | $80,970 | $46,460 - $99,150 |
| High School Teacher | $84,120 | $51,670 - $100,370 |
| PE Teacher | $64,980 | $34,580 - $101,000 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Rhode Island, 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 in Rhode Island.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $39,850 | $31,200-$46,180 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $80,910 | $60,420 - $98,170 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Rhode Island, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the state of Rhode Island below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $58,770 | $49,590-$69,780 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $118,150 | $80,530 - $150,300 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $75,730 | $49,100 - $102,340 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Rhode Island, 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 Johnston School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Rhode Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $27,041 | $28,717 |
| Administrators | $30,460 | $24,823 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Johnston School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Johnston 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 Johnston School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 257 | 209 | 212 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 15 | 10 | 9 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 113 | 118 | 116 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 122 | 76 | 81 |
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 | 2 | 10 | 11 |
| Teaching Assistants | 50 | 56 | 47 |
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 Johnston School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 106 | 106 | 105 |
| District Support Staff | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| School Administrators | 10 | 13 | 12 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 18 | 14 | 14 |
| Student Support Staff | 12 | 18 | 18 |
| Other Support Staff | 52 | 51 | 50 |
Johnston School District Schools
We have listed the 8 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Johnston 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:
- North Providence School District (9 Schools)
- Smithfield School District (6 Schools)
- Providence Public School District (40 Schools)
- Scituate School District (5 Schools)
- Cranston School District (24 Schools)
Johnston School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Avenue School 14 Brown Ave Johnston RI 02919 (401) 934-0270 | 1-5 | 15 | 233 |
| Early Childhood Center School 10 Memorial Ave Johnston RI 02919 (401) 233-0054 | PK-KG | 10 | 203 |
| Graniteville School 6 Collins Ave Johnston RI 02919 (401) 231-8790 | PK-PK | 5 | 43 |
| Johnston High School 345 Cherry Hill Rd Johnston RI 02919 (401) 233-1920 | 9-12 | 76 | 893 |
| Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School 10 Memorial Ave Johnston RI 02919 (401) 233-1930 | 6-8 | 46 | 727 |
| Sarah Dyer Barnes School 24 Barnes Ave Johnston RI 02919 (401) 231-8710 | 1-5 | 16 | 234 |
| Thornton School 4 School St Johnston RI 02919 (401) 943-7369 | 1-5 | 23 | 368 |
| Winsor Hill School 100 Theresa St Johnston RI 02919 (401) 831-4619 | 1-5 | 21 | 352 |