New Castle Area School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
According to published data more than 200 teachers are employed at New Castle Area School District. The tables below detail school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Pennsylvania, due to more localized data not being available. The data is sourced from multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Pennsylvania Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table displays the average salary for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Pennsylvania. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $37,250 | $29,590-$46,460 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $68,760 | $41,700 - $92,600 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,780 | $51,990 - $99,630 |
| Middle School Teacher | $77,630 | $48,610 - $105,330 |
| High School Teacher | $77,650 | $51,440 - $102,360 |
| PE Teacher | $64,540 | $21,170 - $119,060 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Pennsylvania, 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 in Pennsylvania.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $37,250 | $29,590-$46,460 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $72,340 | $51,730 - $98,170 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Pennsylvania, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the state of Pennsylvania below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $55,700 | $37,860-$73,520 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $117,970 | $78,490 - $161,140 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $67,110 | $46,200 - $97,810 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Pennsylvania, 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 Castle Area School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $21,821 | $21,769 |
| Administrators | $21,679 | $16,329 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
New Castle Area School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by New Castle Area School 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 Castle Area School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 229 | 223 | 216 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 114 | 112 | 110 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 85 | 82 | 77 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 13 | 12 | 12 |
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 | 42 | 42 | 45 |
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 Castle Area School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 140 | 140 | 116 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Other Support Staff | 96 | 96 | 78 |
New Castle Area School District Schools
We have listed the 8 schools and their contact information, which is managed by New Castle Area School District 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:
- Shenango Area School District (2 Schools)
- Union Academy (3 Schools)
- Laurel School District (2 Schools)
- Neshannock Township School District (2 Schools)
- Mohawk Area School District (2 Schools)
New Castle Area School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croton Pre-Kindergarten Center School 420 Fern St New Castle PA 16101 (724) 656-4815 | PK-PK | 3 | 95 |
| Harry W Lockley Kindergarten Center School 1111 South Cascade St New Castle PA 16101 (724) 656-4735 | KG-KG | 22 | 294 |
| John F Kennedy School 326 Laurel Blvd New Castle PA 16101 (724) 656-4738 | 1-3 | 19 | 266 |
| New Castle Jhs 310 East Lincoln Ave New Castle PA 16101 (724) 656-4700 | 7-8 | 31 | 462 |
| New Castle Junior / High School 300 East Lincoln Ave New Castle PA 16101 (724) 656-4700 | 9-12 | 57 | 785 |
| Thaddeus Stevens School 831 Harrison St New Castle PA 16101 (724) 656-4750 | 1-3 | 17 | 280 |
| Washington Intermediate School 101 East Euclid Ave New Castle PA 16105 (724) 656-4729 | 4-6 | 48 | 705 |
| West Side School 708 West Washington St New Castle PA 16101 (724) 656-4753 | 1-3 | 18 | 231 |