New Buffalo Area Schools District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
New Buffalo Area Schools District has over 600 students and 50 teachers and support staff. The New Buffalo Area Schools District teacher and administration salary information presented in the following tables are gathered from several government and organizational agencies as noted below each of the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
New Buffalo Area Schools District Teacher Salary Details
The following table displays the average salary for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Niles-Benton Harbor 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,030 | $46,950 - $84,230 |
| Middle School Teacher | $69,990 | $47,400 - $91,360 |
| High School Teacher | $67,830 | $47,620 - $92,040 |
| PE Teacher | $49,060 | $25,960 - $83,060 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Niles-Benton Harbor, 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 are employed by New Buffalo Area Schools District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $69,040 | $47,680 - $92,870 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Niles-Benton Harbor, 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 Niles-Benton Harbor area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $99,500 | $76,930 - $126,630 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $55,620 | $37,690 - $79,840 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Niles-Benton Harbor, 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 New Buffalo Area Schools District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $33,109 | $27,288 |
| Administrators | $21,692 | $15,231 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
New Buffalo Area Schools District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by New Buffalo Area Schools 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 New Buffalo Area Schools District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 59 | 57 | 56 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 15 | 17 | 16 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 32 | 30 | 28 |
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 New Buffalo Area Schools District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 55 | 55 | 50 |
| Other Support Staff | 32 | 33 | 28 |
New Buffalo Area Schools District Schools
We have listed the 3 schools and their contact information, which is managed by New Buffalo Area Schools 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:
- River Valley School District (4 Schools)
- Bridgman Public Schools District (3 Schools)
- Buchanan Community Schools District (4 Schools)
- Lakeshore School District (berrien) (5 Schools)
- Berrien Springs Public Schools District (16 Schools)
New Buffalo Area Schools District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Buffalo Elementary School 12291 Lubke Rd New Buffalo MI 49117 (269) 469-6060 | PK-5 | 22 | 234 |
| New Buffalo High School 1112 East Clay St New Buffalo MI 49117 (269) 469-6001 | 9-12 | 21 | 228 |
| New Buffalo Middle School 1112 East Clay St New Buffalo MI 49117 (269) 469-6003 | 6-8 | 13 | 140 |