LPSD -- Lafourche Parish Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
LPSD oversees 31 schools with more than 900 educators. The tables below profile faculty and teacher salaries at LPSD. 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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LPSD Teacher Salary Details
The table below details the average salary for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux local 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $42,740 | $21,300-$58,180 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $50,120 | $47,740 - $61,360 |
| Middle School Teacher | $49,430 | $47,940 - $56,990 |
| High School Teacher | $51,740 | $48,150 - $58,330 |
| PE Teacher | $38,350 | $16,490 - $54,360 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, 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 displays the average salary for special education teachers that work for LPSD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $50,780 | $48,420 - $57,040 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff for the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $83,220 | $68,070 - $99,490 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $52,120 | $34,120 - $58,360 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, 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 LPSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $16,464 | $20,044 |
| Administrators | $19,281 | $18,410 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Lafourche Parish Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by LPSD. 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 LPSD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 999 | 929 | 945 |
| Preschool Teachers | 49 | 46 | 46 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 51 | 56 | 51 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 591 | 545 | 567 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 308 | 282 | 281 |
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 | 45 | 25 | 25 |
| Teaching Assistants | 306 | 284 | 291 |
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 LPSD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 720 | 720 | 726 |
| District Support Staff | 41 | 42 | 49 |
| School Administrators | 59 | 57 | 60 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 79 | 64 | 57 |
| Student Support Staff | 168 | 145 | 144 |
| Other Support Staff | 460 | 409 | 411 |
| Librarians | 32 | 31 | 31 |
| Guidance Counselors | 39 | 39 | 41 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 27 | 27 | 28 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 12 | 12 | 13 |
LPSD Schools
We have listed the 31 schools and their contact information, which is operated by LPSD 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:
- Terrebonne Parish School District (38 Schools)
- Assumption Parish School Board District (10 Schools)
- St. James Parish Schools (8 Schools)
- Ascension Parish School Board (27 Schools)
- St. John the Baptist Parish School Board (12 Schools)
Lafourche Parish Public Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Cut off
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cut off Elementary School 177 West 55th St Cut off LA 70345 (985) 632-3116 |
PK-5 | 35 | 541 |
| Larose-Cut off Middle School 13356 West Main St Cut off LA 70345 (985) 693-3273 |
6-8 | 31 | 509 |
Teaching in Galliano
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galliano Elementary School 148 West 158th St Galliano LA 70354 (985) 632-7211 |
PK-5 | 28 | 453 |
| South Lafourche High School 16911 East Main St Galliano LA 70354 (985) 632-5721 |
8-12 | 69 | 1,147 |
Teaching in Golden Meadow
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School 118 Alcide St Golden Meadow LA 70357 (985) 475-7385 |
PK-2 | 18 | 307 |
| Golden Meadow Middle School 630 South Bayou Dr Golden Meadow LA 70357 (985) 475-7314 |
6-8 | 24 | 382 |
| Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School 124 North Third St Golden Meadow LA 70357 (985) 475-7669 |
3-5 | 16 | 210 |
Teaching in Houma
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Blue Elementary School 1916 Bayou Blue Rd Houma LA 70364 (985) 879-4378 |
PK-4 | 46 | 747 |
| Bayou Blue Middle School 196 Mazerac St Houma LA 70364 (985) 851-1952 |
4-8 | 30 | 467 |
Teaching in Larose
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larose Upper Elementary School 13360 West Main St Larose LA 70373 (985) 693-7597 |
3-5 | 19 | 298 |
Teaching in Lockport
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larose Lower Elementary School 175 Richardel Dr Lockport LA 70374 (985) 693-3445 |
PK-2 | 24 | 377 |
| Lockport Lower Elementary School 1421 Crescent Ave Lockport LA 70374 (985) 532-2846 |
PK-2 | 29 | 468 |
| Lockport Middle School 720 Main St Lockport LA 70374 (985) 532-2597 |
6-8 | 20 | 332 |
| Lockport Upper Elementary School 201 School St Lockport LA 70374 (985) 532-3223 |
3-5 | 22 | 341 |
Teaching in Raceland
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Lafourche High School 4820 Hwy 1 Raceland LA 70394 (985) 532-3319 |
8-12 | 68 | 1,295 |
| Raceland Lower Elementary School 4101 Hwy 308 South Raceland LA 70394 (985) 537-6837 |
PK-2 | 31 | 451 |
| Raceland Middle School 3737 Hwy 308 Raceland LA 70394 (985) 537-5140 |
6-8 | 32 | 329 |
| Raceland Upper Elementary School 3759 Hwy 308 Raceland LA 70394 (985) 537-5142 |
3-5 | 25 | 347 |
Teaching in Thibodaux
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Boeuf Elementary School 4138 Hwy 307 Thibodaux LA 70301 (985) 633-2352 |
PK-5 | 20 | 324 |
| Bayou Community Academy Charter School 800 East Seventh St Thibodaux LA 70301 (985) 446-3011 |
PK-6 | 22 | 380 |
| Chackbay Elementary School 301 School Ln Thibodaux LA 70301 (985) 633-2348 |
PK-5 | 23 | 334 |
| East Thibodaux Middle School 802 East Seventh St Thibodaux LA 70301 (985) 446-5616 |
6-8 | 31 | 381 |
| Lafourche Parish Juvenile Justice Facility School 2525 Veterans Blvd Thibodaux LA 70302 (985) 448-1436 |
9-9 | 0.9 | 1 |
| Sixth Ward Middle School 1865 Choctaw Rd Thibodaux LA 70301 (985) 633-2449 |
6-8 | 19 | 264 |
| South Thibodaux Elementary School 200 Iris St Thibodaux LA 70301 (985) 446-8471 |
PK-5 | 41 | 595 |
| St. Charles Elementary School 1690 Hwy 1 Thibodaux LA 70301 (985) 446-6862 |
PK-5 | 19 | 256 |
| Thibodaux Elementary School 700 East Seventh St Thibodaux LA 70301 (985) 446-6116 |
PK-5 | 36 | 554 |
| Thibodaux High School 1355 Tiger Dr Thibodaux LA 70301 (985) 447-4071 |
8-12 | 84 | 1,367 |
| W.s. Lafargue Elementary School 700 Plantation Rd Thibodaux LA 70301 (985) 447-9292 |
PK-5 | 43 | 552 |
| West Thibodaux Middle School 1111 East Twelfth St Thibodaux LA 70301 (985) 446-6889 |
6-8 | 33 | 451 |