Northwestern Area School District 56-7
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Northwestern Area School District 56-7 has over 1,000 students and eighty teachers and instructors. The tables below provide administration and teacher salaries at Northwestern Area School District 56-7. The data has been 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.
Northwestern Area School District 56-7 Teacher Salary Details
This table lists average salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Indianapolis-Carmel and surrounding areas. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $58,240 | $47,310 - $76,290 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,940 | $49,120 - $79,850 |
| Middle School Teacher | $65,110 | $49,040 - $81,100 |
| High School Teacher | $70,430 | $49,680 - $98,110 |
| PE Teacher | $53,420 | $29,200 - $99,490 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Indianapolis-Carmel, 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 details average salary ranges for special education teachers who work for Northwestern Area School District 56-7 and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $61,780 | $47,760 - $80,120 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Indianapolis-Carmel, 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, including counselors and librarians for the Indianapolis-Carmel area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $106,250 | $73,470 - $135,110 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $62,930 | $42,890 - $84,000 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Indianapolis-Carmel, 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 Northwestern Area School District 56-7 is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $30,116 | $23,149 |
| Administrators | $19,267 | $17,523 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Northwestern Area School District 56-7 Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Northwestern Area School District 56-7. 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 Northwestern Area School District 56-7 per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 80 | 80 | 78 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 46 | 33 | 34 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 29 | 42 | 40 |
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 | 21 | 16 | 55 |
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 Northwestern Area School District 56-7 are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 86 | 86 | 123 |
| Student Support Staff | 19 | 20 | 20 |
| Other Support Staff | 43 | 46 | 85 |
Northwestern Area School District 56-7 Schools
We have listed the 3 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Northwestern Area School District 56-7 in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
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Northwestern Area School District 56-7 Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triton Central High School 4774 West 600 North Fairland IN 46126 (317) 835-3000 | 9-12 | 25 | 450 |
| Triton Elementary School 4976 West 600 West Fairland IN 46126 (317) 835-3003 | PK-4 | 25 | 550 |
| Triton Middle School 4740 West 600 North Fairland IN 46126 (317) 835-3006 | 5-8 | 28 | 445 |