LPS -- Littleton Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Littleton Public Schools (LPS) operates 23 schools with just over 800 teachers and support staff. The Littleton Public Schools (LPS) school administration and teacher salary data provided in the tables below are obtained from several government agencies 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
This table lists the average salary for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Denver-Aurora-Broomfield 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 | $40,630 | $31,020-$48,360 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $62,180 | $43,870 - $81,180 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,170 | $45,860 - $80,390 |
| Middle School Teacher | $62,820 | $47,060 - $80,380 |
| High School Teacher | $67,590 | $47,890 - $94,370 |
| PE Teacher | $63,960 | $31,040 - $107,110 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, 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 that work for LPS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $40,630 | $31,020-$48,360 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $65,180 | $47,930 - $81,300 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, 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 and support staff for the Denver-Aurora-Broomfield area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $62,580 | $44,970-$88,790 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $106,010 | $76,830 - $133,890 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $62,570 | $46,780 - $81,420 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, 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 Littleton Public Schools (LPS) is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Colorado | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $14,599 | $11,598 |
| Administrators | $14,586 | $11,368 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Littleton Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Littleton Public Schools (LPS). 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 Littleton Public Schools (LPS) per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 821 | 829 | 843 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 54 | 59 | 62 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 378 | 381 | 388 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 384 | 385 | 389 |
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 | 29 | 31 | 30 |
| Teaching Assistants | 314 | 346 | 326 |
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 Littleton Public Schools (LPS) are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 559 | 559 | 572 |
| District Administrators | 18 | 18 | 19 |
| District Support Staff | 73 | 75 | 77 |
| School Administrators | 41 | 42 | 43 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 80 | 81 | 79 |
| Student Support Staff | 126 | 127 | 148 |
| Other Support Staff | 209 | 217 | 207 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 16 | 13 |
| Guidance Counselors | 25 | 29 | 31 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 17 | 20 | 20 |
Littleton Public Schools (LPS) Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Littleton Public Schools (LPS) oversees 23 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Englewood 1 School District (9 Schools)
- Sheridan 2 School District (5 Schools)
- Cherry Creek School District 5 (60 Schools)
- Denver Public Schools (187 Schools)
- Jefferson County Public Schools (164 Schools)
Littleton Public Schools Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Centennial
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe High School 2201 East Dry Creek Rd Centennial CO 80122 (303) 347-6000 |
9-12 | 99 | 2,273 |
| Franklin Elementary School 1603 East Euclid Ave Centennial CO 80121 (303) 347-4500 |
KG-5 | 29 | 544 |
| Highland Elementary School 711 East Euclid Ave Centennial CO 80121 (303) 347-4525 |
PK-5 | 22 | 402 |
| Hopkins Elementary School 7171 South Pennsylvania Street Centennial CO 80122 (303) 347-4550 |
PK-5 | 19 | 376 |
| Lois Lenski Elementary School 6350 South Fairfax Way Centennial CO 80121 (303) 347-4575 |
KG-5 | 29 | 590 |
| Newton Middle School 4001 East Arapahoe Rd Centennial CO 80122 (303) 347-7900 |
6-8 | 32 | 628 |
| Peabody Elementary School 3128 East Maplewood Ave Centennial CO 80121 (303) 347-4625 |
PK-5 | 23 | 434 |
| Sandburg Elementary School 6900 South Elizabeth St Centennial CO 80122 (303) 347-4675 |
PK-5 | 23 | 623 |
| Twain Elementary School 6901 South Franklin St Centennial CO 80122 (303) 347-4700 |
KG-5 | 20 | 366 |
Teaching in Littleton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education 3306 West Berry Ave Littleton CO 80123 (303) 347-4425 |
KG-5 | 34 | 529 |
| East Elementary School 5933 South Fairfield St Littleton CO 80120 (303) 347-4450 |
KG-5 | 25 | 333 |
| Euclid Middle School 777 West Euclid Ave Littleton CO 80120 (303) 347-7800 |
6-8 | 38 | 734 |
| Field Elementary School 5402 South Sherman Way Littleton CO 80121 (303) 347-4475 |
KG-5 | 40 | 387 |
| Goddard Middle School 3800 West Berry Ave Littleton CO 80123 (303) 347-7850 |
6-8 | 43 | 731 |
| Heritage High School 1401 West Geddes Ave Littleton CO 80120 (303) 347-7600 |
9-12 | 79 | 1,673 |
| John Wesley Powell Middle School 8000 South Corona Way Littleton CO 80122 (303) 347-7850 |
6-8 | 43 | 891 |
| Littleton Academy 1200 West Mineral Ave Littleton CO 80120 (303) 798-5252 |
KG-8 | 39 | 465 |
| Littleton High School 199 East Littleton Blvd Littleton CO 80121 (303) 347-7700 |
9-12 | 72 | 1,383 |
| Littleton Preparatory Charter School 5301 South Bannock St Littleton CO 80120 (303) 734-1995 |
PK-8 | 39 | 624 |
| Moody Elementary School 6390 South Windermere St Littleton CO 80120 (303) 347-4600 |
PK-5 | 25 | 389 |
| Runyon Elementary School 7455 South Elati St Littleton CO 80120 (303) 347-4650 |
KG-5 | 24 | 475 |
| Village at North School 1907 West Powers Ave Littleton CO 80120 (303) 347-6980 |
PK-PK | 4 | 330 |
| Wilder Elementary School 4300 West Ponds Circle Littleton CO 80123 (303) 347-4750 |
PK-5 | 30 | 650 |