LPS -- Lawton Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 1000 teachers and 20,000 students enrolled at the 32 schools operated by Lawton Public Schools. The Lawton Public Schools faculty and staff salary details provided in the tables below are gathered from several sources as noted under each table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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LPS Teacher Salary Details
The table below lists average salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Lawton 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 | $39,480 | $22,140-$79,230 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $59,480 | $39,900 - $79,370 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,190 | $35,990 - $77,350 |
| Middle School Teacher | $63,140 | $40,940 - $77,740 |
| High School Teacher | $60,530 | $38,350 - $76,230 |
| PE Teacher | $41,700 | $20,830 - $85,350 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Lawton, 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 average salary ranges for special education teachers are employed by LPS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $42,650 | $27,450 - $64,320 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Lawton, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the Lawton area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $74,110 | $57,680 - $89,480 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $59,600 | $30,970 - $100,300 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Lawton, 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 Lawton Public Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Oklahoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $11,975 | $12,076 |
| Administrators | $11,877 | $10,204 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Lawton Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Lawton Public Schools. 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 Lawton Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,043 | 1,001 | 972 |
| Preschool Teachers | 38 | 39 | 39 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 58 | 55 | 57 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 422 | 407 | 387 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 525 | 500 | 490 |
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 | 173 | 169 | 163 |
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 Lawton Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 996 | 996 | 998 |
| District Support Staff | 98 | 94 | 94 |
| School Administrators | 66 | 62 | 61 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 83 | 83 | 83 |
| Student Support Staff | 277 | 282 | 282 |
| Other Support Staff | 471 | 472 | 476 |
| Librarians | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 36 | 34 |
| Guidance Counselors | 58 | 53 | 53 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 26 | 24 | 25 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 32 | 29 | 28 |
Lawton Public Schools Schools
We have listed the 32 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Lawton Public Schools in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Geronimo School District (3 Schools)
- Cache School District (5 Schools)
- Elgin School District (3 Schools)
- Sterling School District (2 Schools)
- Fletcher School District (3 Schools)
Lawton Public Schools Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Fort Sill
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geronimo Road Elementary School 5727 Geronimo Rd Fort Sill OK 73503 (580) 248-7004 |
PK-5 | 31 | 561 |
| Sheridan Road Elementary School 6500 Sheridan Rd Fort Sill OK 73503 (580) 357-8833 |
PK-5 | 25 | 492 |
Teaching in Lawton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Elementary School 3501 Northwest Ferris Ave Lawton OK 73505 (580) 353-7983 |
KG-5 | 14 | 185 |
| Almor West Elementary School 6902 Southwest Delta Ave Lawton OK 73505 (580) 536-6006 |
PK-5 | 19 | 371 |
| Beginnings Academy 501 Northwest Woodridge Dr Lawton OK 73507 (580) 585-6407 |
PK-PK | 19 | 393 |
| Brockland Elementary School 6205 Northwest Ferris Ave Lawton OK 73505 (580) 536-6948 |
KG-5 | 14 | 192 |
| Carriage Hills Elementary School 215 Southeast Warwick Way Lawton OK 73501 (580) 248-6161 |
PK-5 | 20 | 332 |
| Central Middle School 1201 Nw Fort Sill Blvd Lawton OK 73507 (580) 355-8544 |
6-8 | 74 | 861 |
| Cleveland Elementary School 1202 Southwest 27th St Lawton OK 73505 (580) 353-8861 |
KG-5 | 20 | 283 |
| Crosby Park Elementary School 1602 Nw Horton Blvd Lawton OK 73505 (580) 353-7107 |
KG-5 | 18 | 275 |
| Edison Elementary School 5801 Northwest Columbia Ave Lawton OK 73505 (580) 536-4223 |
KG-5 | 25 | 411 |
| Eisenhower Elementary School 315 Southwest 52nd St Lawton OK 73505 (580) 355-4599 |
KG-5 | 23 | 338 |
| Eisenhower High School 5202 West Gore Blvd Lawton OK 73505 (580) 355-9144 |
9-12 | 71 | 1,349 |
| Eisenhower Middle School 5702 West Gore Blvd Lawton OK 73505 (580) 353-1040 |
6-8 | 63 | 909 |
| Hugh Bish Elementary School 5611 Nw Alan a Dale Ln Lawton OK 73505 (580) 248-2244 |
KG-5 | 19 | 337 |
| Jackson Elementary School 2102 Northwest Lindy Ave Lawton OK 73505 (580) 585-6380 |
PK-5 | 11 | 167 |
| Lawton High School 601 Nw Fort Sill Blvd Lawton OK 73507 (580) 355-5170 |
9-12 | 106 | 1,703 |
| Learning Tree Academy 1908 Northwest 38th St Lawton OK 73505 (580) 355-6197 |
PK-PK | 13 | 349 |
| Lincoln Elementary School 601 Southwest Park Ave Lawton OK 73501 (580) 355-4799 |
PK-5 | 21 | 363 |
| Macarthur High School 4402 East Gore Blvd Lawton OK 73501 (580) 355-5230 |
9-12 | 63 | 1,143 |
| Macarthur Middle School 510 Northeast 45th St Lawton OK 73507 (580) 353-5111 |
6-8 | 50 | 736 |
| Park Lane Elementary School 4912 Southeast Avalon Lawton OK 73501 (580) 355-5811 |
KG-5 | 10 | 179 |
| Pat Henry Elementary School 1401 Northwest Bessie Ave Lawton OK 73507 (580) 355-2617 |
KG-5 | 40 | 544 |
| Pioneer Park Elementary School 3005 Northeast Angus Place Lawton OK 73507 (580) 355-5844 |
KG-5 | 20 | 346 |
| Ridgecrest Elementary School 1614 Northwest 47th St Lawton OK 73505 (580) 355-6033 |
KG-5 | 23 | 330 |
| Sullivan Village Elementary School 3802 Southeast Elmhurst Ln Lawton OK 73501 (580) 355-0800 |
PK-5 | 18 | 299 |
| Swinney Elementary School 1431 Northwest 23rd St Lawton OK 73505 (580) 353-7899 |
PK-5 | 14 | 186 |
| Tomlinson Middle School 702 Northwest Homestead Dr Lawton OK 73505 (580) 585-6416 |
6-8 | 61 | 725 |
| Washington Elementary School 805 Northwest Columbia Ave Lawton OK 73507 (580) 353-6299 |
PK-5 | 10 | 188 |
| Whittier Elementary School 1115 Northwest Laird Ave Lawton OK 73507 (580) 355-5238 |
KG-5 | 14 | 244 |
| Wilson Elementary School 102 Northwest 17th St Lawton OK 73507 (580) 355-1448 |
KG-5 | 16 | 260 |
| Woodland Hills Elementary School 405 Northwest Woodland Dr Lawton OK 73505 (580) 536-7991 |
PK-5 | 26 | 412 |