LPSS -- Lafayette Parish School System
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Based on recent publications, over two thousand teachers and support staff are employed at LPSS. The tables below provide teacher and administration salaries at LPSS. 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.
LPSS Teacher Salary Details
This table displays average salary and ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Lafayette region. 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 | $32,990 | $17,630-$48,500 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $47,680 | $45,090 - $54,420 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $49,520 | $45,790 - $57,010 |
| Middle School Teacher | $51,640 | $45,920 - $57,710 |
| High School Teacher | $51,200 | $46,320 - $59,110 |
| PE Teacher | $81,790 | $23,820 - $79,500 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Lafayette, 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 details average salary and ranges for special education teachers are employed by LPSS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $32,990 | $17,630-$48,500 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Lafayette, 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 Lafayette area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $56,820 | $43,580-$70,720 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $72,630 | $60,520 - $81,870 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $56,840 | $39,130 - $69,990 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Lafayette, 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 LPSS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $20,959 | $20,041 |
| Administrators | $15,286 | $18,410 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Lafayette Parish School System Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by LPSS. 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 LPSS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 2,040 | 2,018 | 1,979 |
| Preschool Teachers | 38 | 43 | 45 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 114 | 128 | 123 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 1,269 | 1,179 | 897 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 619 | 668 | 914 |
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 | 55 | 104 | 36 |
| Teaching Assistants | 487 | 486 | 468 |
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 LPSS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 1,433 | 1,433 | 1,464 |
| District Support Staff | 122 | 114 | 94 |
| School Administrators | 97 | 104 | 113 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 161 | 171 | 174 |
| Student Support Staff | 201 | 187 | 181 |
| Other Support Staff | 931 | 852 | 894 |
| Librarians | 46 | 65 | 45 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 3 | 13 |
| Guidance Counselors | 109 | 101 | 116 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 75 | 69 | 80 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 34 | 32 | 36 |
LPSS Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, LPSS manages 42 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:
- Saint Martin Parish School Board District (16 Schools)
- Iberia Parish School System (25 Schools)
- Vermilion Parish School Board (19 Schools)
- St. Landry Parish School Board (36 Schools)
- Acadia Parish School Board (26 Schools)
Lafayette Parish School System Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
Teaching in Broussard
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broussard Middle School 1325 South Morgan Ave Broussard LA 70518 (337) 521-7870 | 4-8 | 31 | 561 |
| Katharine Drexel Elementary School 409 St Deporres Ave Broussard LA 70518 (337) 521-7650 | PK-4 | 35 | 587 |
Teaching in Carencro
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carencro Heights Elementary School 601 Tee Ma Rd Carencro LA 70520 (337) 521-7640 | PK-5 | 33 | 557 |
| Carencro Middle School 4301 North University Carencro LA 70520 (337) 521-7880 | 6-8 | 43 | 612 |
Teaching in Duson
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles M. Burke Elementary School 2845 Ridge Rd Duson LA 70529 (337) 521-7630 | PK-5 | 38 | 602 |
| Duson Elementary School 301 Fourth St Duson LA 70529 (337) 521-8660 | PK-5 | 16 | 217 |
| Judice Middle School 2645 South Fieldspan Rd Duson LA 70529 (337) 521-7890 | 6-8 | 31 | 543 |
| Ridge Elementary School 2901 South Fieldspan Rd Duson LA 70529 (337) 521-7800 | PK-5 | 45 | 719 |
Teaching in Lafayette
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadian Middle School 4201 Moss St Lafayette LA 70507 (337) 521-7840 | 4-8 | 51 | 478 |
| Acadiana High School 315 Rue Du Belier Lafayette LA 70506 (337) 521-7950 | 8-12 | 83 | 1,749 |
| Alice N. Boucher Elementary School 400 Patterson St Lafayette LA 70501 (337) 521-7610 | PK-5 | 68 | 688 |
| Broadmoor Elementary School 609 Broadmoor Blvd Lafayette LA 70503 (337) 521-7620 | PK-4 | 47 | 706 |
| Carencro High School 721 West Butcher Switch Rd Lafayette LA 70507 (337) 521-7960 | 8-12 | 59 | 1,129 |
| David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy 805 Teurlings Dr Lafayette LA 70501 (337) 262-5962 | 6-12 | 39 | 659 |
| Early College Academy 320 Devalcourt Dr Lafayette LA 70506 (337) 521-8956 | 9-12 | 6 | 247 |
| Edgar Martin Middle School 401 Broadmoor Blvd Lafayette LA 70503 (337) 521-7910 | 5-8 | 45 | 719 |
| Evangeline Elementary School 610 East Butcher Switch Rd Lafayette LA 70507 (337) 521-7670 | PK-5 | 45 | 701 |
| J.w. Faulk Elementary School 711 East Willow St Lafayette LA 70501 (337) 521-7680 | PK-5 | 35 | 488 |
| L.j. Alleman Middle School 600 Roselawn Blvd Lafayette LA 70503 (337) 521-7850 | 4-8 | 64 | 1,069 |
| Lafayette High School 3000 West Congress St Lafayette LA 70506 (337) 984-5284 | 8-12 | 125 | 2,442 |
| Lafayette Middle School 1301 West University Ave Lafayette LA 70506 (337) 521-7900 | 5-8 | 35 | 520 |
| Live Oak Elementary School 3020 North University Ave Lafayette LA 70507 (337) 521-7730 | KG-5 | 44 | 737 |
| Milton Elementary School 222 West Milton Ave Lafayette LA 70508 (337) 521-7740 | KG-8 | 55 | 969 |
| Myrtle Place Elementary School 1100 Myrtle Place Blvd Lafayette LA 70506 (337) 521-7760 | KG-5 | 29 | 342 |
| N. P. Moss Annex School 801 Mudd Ave Lafayette LA 70501 (337) 521-7590 | KG-11 | 40 | 343 |
| Northside High School 301 Dunand St Lafayette LA 70501 (337) 521-7990 | 8-12 | 46 | 805 |
| O. Comeaux High School 100 West Bluebird Dr Lafayette LA 70508 (337) 521-7970 | 8-12 | 88 | 1,944 |
| Ossun Elementary School 400 Rue Scholastique Lafayette LA 70507 (337) 521-7770 | KG-5 | 51 | 815 |
| Paul Breaux Middle School 1400 South Orange St Lafayette LA 70501 (337) 521-7860 | 6-8 | 58 | 699 |
| Plantation Elementary School 1801 Kaliste Saloom Rd Lafayette LA 70508 (337) 521-7780 | KG-5 | 36 | 539 |
| Prairie Elementary School 2910 Ambassador Caffery Parkwa Lafayette LA 70506 (337) 521-7790 | PK-5 | 62 | 962 |
| S.j. Montgomery Elementary School 600 Foreman Dr Lafayette LA 70506 (337) 521-7750 | PK-5 | 43 | 603 |
| Truman Elementary School 200 Clara St Lafayette LA 70501 (337) 521-7810 | PK-PK | 28 | 470 |
| Woodvale Elementary School 100 Leon Dr Lafayette LA 70503 (337) 521-7830 | KG-4 | 45 | 612 |
Teaching in Scott
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Wallace James Elementary School 1500 West Willow St Scott LA 70583 (337) 521-7700 | PK-5 | 56 | 900 |
| L. Leo Judice Elementary School 5801 Cameron St Scott LA 70583 (337) 521-7710 | KG-5 | 20 | 374 |
| Scott Middle School 116 Marie St Scott LA 70583 (337) 521-7930 | 5-8 | 35 | 650 |
| Westside Elementary School 912 Delhomme Ave Scott LA 70583 (337) 521-7820 | KG-4 | 26 | 435 |
Teaching in Youngsville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Gallet Elementary School 2901 East Milton Ave Youngsville LA 70592 (337) 521-7690 | PK-5 | 62 | 1,075 |
| Green T. Lindon Elementary School 603 Ave B Youngsville LA 70592 (337) 521-7720 | PK-4 | 46 | 882 |
| Youngsville Middle School 600 Church St Youngsville LA 70592 (337) 521-7940 | 4-8 | 40 | 812 |