PESD -- Pendergast Elementary School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than 400 teachers and 10,000 students that are enrolled at the 15 schools operated by PESD. The PESD teacher salary figures presented in the tables below are gathered 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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PESD Teacher Salary Details
This table details salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale 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 | $34,370 | $28,350-$47,940 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $53,910 | $41,560 - $65,770 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $53,090 | $38,750 - $65,310 |
| PE Teacher | $68,530 | $35,440 - $101,380 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers are employed by PESD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $57,350 | $45,580 - $78,190 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff for the Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $49,970 | $30,790-$83,390 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $87,330 | $61,800 - $107,030 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, 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 PESD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Arizona | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,032 | $12,109 |
| Administrators | $13,783 | $11,880 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Pendergast Elementary School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by PESD. 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 PESD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 485 | 436 | 444 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 29 | 21 | 30 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 450 | 411 | 409 |
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 | 134 | 134 |
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 PESD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 369 | 369 | 375 |
| District Support Staff | 18 | 36 | 38 |
| School Administrators | 30 | 25 | 25 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 41 | 34 | 35 |
| Student Support Staff | 33 | 133 | 130 |
| Other Support Staff | 149 | 133 | 139 |
| Guidance Counselors | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 12 | 12 | 13 |
PESD Schools
We have listed the 15 schools and their contact information, which is managed by PESD 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:
- Tolleson Elementary District (4 Schools)
- Tolleson Union High School District (7 Schools)
- Cartwright Elementary School District (23 Schools)
- Littleton Elementary District (7 Schools)
- Fowler Elementary District (7 Schools)
Pendergast Elementary School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Avondale
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Breeze Elementary School 11675 West Encanto Blvd Avondale AZ 85323 (623) 772-2215 |
PK-8 | 37 | 856 |
| Garden Lakes Elementary School 10825 West Garden Lakes Parkwa Avondale AZ 85323 (623) 772-2215 |
PK-8 | 41 | 973 |
| Rio Vista Elementary School 10237 West Encanto Blvd Avondale AZ 85323 (623) 772-2215 |
KG-8 | 40 | 810 |
Teaching in Glendale
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Mirage Elementary School 8605 West Maryland Ave Glendale AZ 85305 (623) 772-2215 |
PK-8 | 30 | 627 |
| Sonoran Sky Elementary School 10150 West Missouri Ave Glendale AZ 85307 (623) 772-2215 |
PK-8 | 30 | 684 |
| Sunset Ridge School 8490 West Missouri Ave Glendale AZ 85305 (623) 772-2215 |
PK-8 | 29 | 639 |
Teaching in Phoenix
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amberlea Elementary School 8455 West Virginia Ave Phoenix AZ 85037 (623) 772-2215 |
PK-8 | 32 | 719 |
| Calderwood Alternative School 10730 West Campbell Ave Phoenix AZ 85037 (623) 772-2215 |
PK-8 | 6 | 40 |
| Copper King Elementary School 10730 W.campbell Phoenix AZ 85037 (623) 772-2215 |
PK-8 | 37 | 839 |
| Desert Horizon Elementary School 8525 West Osborn Rd Phoenix AZ 85037 (623) 772-2215 |
PK-8 | 45 | 983 |
| Pendergast Elementary School 3802 North 91st Ave Phoenix AZ 85037 (623) 772-2215 |
PK-8 | 34 | 770 |
| Villa De Paz Elementary School 4940 North 103rd Ave Phoenix AZ 85037 (623) 772-2215 |
PK-8 | 35 | 709 |
| Westwind Primary School 9040 West Campbell Ave B Phoenix AZ 85037 (623) 772-2700 |
PK-8 | 49 | 1,147 |