Portsmouth School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Portsmouth School District has an estimated 3,000 students and 200 teachers and instructors. The tables below detail faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Rhode Island, due to more localized data not being available. The data is sourced from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Rhode Island Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table details the average salary for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Rhode Island. 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 | $39,850 | $31,200-$46,180 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $77,600 | $38,050 - $99,320 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,660 | $45,070 - $99,610 |
| Middle School Teacher | $80,970 | $46,460 - $99,150 |
| High School Teacher | $84,120 | $51,670 - $100,370 |
| PE Teacher | $64,980 | $34,580 - $101,000 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Rhode Island, 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 in Rhode Island.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $39,850 | $31,200-$46,180 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $80,910 | $60,420 - $98,170 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Rhode Island, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of Rhode Island below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $58,770 | $49,590-$69,780 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $118,150 | $80,530 - $150,300 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $75,730 | $49,100 - $102,340 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Rhode Island, 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 Portsmouth School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Rhode Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $27,386 | $28,717 |
| Administrators | $33,172 | $24,823 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Portsmouth School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 218 | 178 | 173 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 75 | 90 | 84 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 133 | 79 | 80 |
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 | 35 | 29 | 29 |
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 Portsmouth School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 66 | 66 | 69 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Student Support Staff | 4 | 13 | 13 |
| Other Support Staff | 30 | 33 | 35 |
| Guidance Counselors | 10 | 10 | 11 |
Portsmouth School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Portsmouth School District manages 4 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Middletown School District (5 Schools)
- Tiverton School District (5 Schools)
- Jamestown School District (2 Schools)
- Newport School District (8 Schools)
- North Kingstown School District (8 Schools)
Portsmouth School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Hathaway School 53 Tallman Ave Portsmouth RI 02871 (401) 683-0500 | KG-3 | 21 | 381 |
| Melville Elementary School 1351 West Main Rd Portsmouth RI 02871 (401) 683-1650 | PK-3 | 21 | 306 |
| Portsmouth High School 120 Education Ln Portsmouth RI 02871 (401) 683-2124 | 9-12 | 79 | 960 |
| Portsmouth Middle School 125 Jepson Ln Portsmouth RI 02871 (401) 849-3700 | 4-8 | 52 | 961 |