RPS -- Richmond Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
RPS oversees 54 schools with more than 2,000 teachers and support staff. The tables below provide school administration and teacher salaries at RPS. The data is obtained from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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RPS Teacher Salary Details
The following table displays the average salary for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Richmond local 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $48,960 | $38,050 - $59,190 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,140 | $40,550 - $62,190 |
| Middle School Teacher | $56,010 | $40,510 - $76,190 |
| High School Teacher | $77,940 | $48,380 - $131,920 |
| PE Teacher | $71,100 | $26,650 - $107,390 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Richmond, 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 who work for RPS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $53,490 | $40,480 - $62,290 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Richmond, 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, including counselors and librarians for the Richmond area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $94,150 | $64,110 - $124,990 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $63,600 | $42,110 - $83,940 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Richmond, 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 RPS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $23,757 | $15,878 |
| Administrators | $19,846 | $15,095 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Richmond Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by RPS. 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 RPS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2013 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,922 | 2,058 | |
| Kindergarten Teachers | - | 113 | 121 |
| Elementary School Teachers | - | 940 | 1,014 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | - | 793 | 923 |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | - | 55 | 55 |
| Teaching Assistants | - | 340 | 339 |
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 RPS are shown in the table below.
| 2013 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 1,114 | 1,108 | |
| District Administrators | - | 17 | 16 |
| District Support Staff | - | 63 | 63 |
| School Administrators | - | 99 | 94 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | - | 81 | 81 |
| Student Support Staff | - | 13 | 13 |
| Other Support Staff | - | 841 | 841 |
| Librarians | - | 41 | 38 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 52 | 52 |
| Guidance Counselors | - | 53 | 54 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | - | 28 | 27 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | - | 25 | 27 |
RPS Schools
We have listed the 54 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by RPS 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:
- Henrico County Public Schools (82 Schools)
- Chesterfield County Public Schools (62 Schools)
- Hanover County Public Schools (26 Schools)
- Hopewell City Public Schools (8 Schools)
- Colonial Heights City Public Schools District (6 Schools)
Richmond Public Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Hill Middle School 3400 Patterson Ave Richmond VA 23221 (804) 780-6107 |
6-8 | 34 | 478 |
| Amelia Street Special Education School 1821 Amelia St Richmond VA 23220 (804) 780-6275 |
PK-12 | 22 | 70 |
| Armstrong High School 2300 Cool Ln Richmond VA 23223 (804) 780-4449 |
9-12 | 60 | 967 |
| Bellevue Model Elementary School 2301 East Grace St Richmond VA 23223 (804) 780-4417 |
PK-5 | 19 | 374 |
| Binford Middle School 1701 Floyd Ave Richmond VA 23220 (804) 780-6231 |
6-8 | 28 | 249 |
| Blackwell Elementary School 1600 Everett St Richmond VA 23224 (804) 780-5078 |
PK-5 | 29 | 656 |
| Broad Rock Elementary School 4615 Ferguson Ln Richmond VA 23234 (804) 780-5048 |
PK-5 | 39 | 746 |
| Chimborazo Elementary School 3000 East Marshall St Richmond VA 23223 (804) 780-8392 |
PK-5 | 22 | 467 |
| E. S. H. Greene Elementary School 1745 Catalina Dr Richmond VA 23224 (804) 780-5082 |
PK-5 | 26 | 483 |
| Elizabeth D. Redd Elementary School 5601 Jahnke Rd Richmond VA 23225 (804) 780-5061 |
PK-5 | 26 | 481 |
| Elkhardt Middle School 6300 Hull St Rd Richmond VA 23224 (804) 745-3600 |
6-8 | 29 | 429 |
| Fairfield Court Elementary School 2510 Phaup St Richmond VA 23223 (804) 780-4639 |
PK-5 | 28 | 562 |
| Franklin Military Academy 701 North 37th St Richmond VA 23223 (804) 780-4968 |
6-12 | 33 | 349 |
| Fred D. Thompson Middle School 7824 Forest Hill Ave Richmond VA 23225 (804) 272-7554 |
6-8 | 46 | 504 |
| G. H. Reid Elementary School 1301 Whitehead Rd Richmond VA 23225 (804) 745-3550 |
PK-5 | 33 | 674 |
| George Mason Elementary School 813 North 28th St Richmond VA 23223 (804) 780-4401 |
PK-5 | 30 | 454 |
| George W. Carver Elementary School 1110 West Leigh St Richmond VA 23220 (804) 780-6247 |
PK-5 | 29 | 574 |
| George Wythe High School 4314 Crutchfield St Richmond VA 23225 (804) 780-5037 |
9-12 | 65 | 874 |
| Ginter Park Elementary School 3817 Chamberlayne Ave Richmond VA 23227 (804) 780-8193 |
PK-5 | 27 | 566 |
| Henderson Middle School 4319 Old Brook Rd Richmond VA 23227 (804) 780-8288 |
6-8 | 44 | 572 |
| Huguenot High School 7945 Forest Hill Ave Richmond VA 23225 (804) 320-7967 |
9-12 | 71 | 1,264 |
| J. B. Fisher Elementary School 3701 Garden Rd Richmond VA 23235 (804) 327-5612 |
PK-5 | 20 | 399 |
| J. E. B. Stuart Elementary School 3101 Fendall Ave Richmond VA 23222 (804) 780-4879 |
PK-5 | 25 | 442 |
| J. L. Francis Elementary School 5146 Snead Rd Richmond VA 23224 (804) 745-3702 |
PK-5 | 28 | 524 |
| John B. Cary Elementary School 3021 Maplewood Ave Richmond VA 23221 (804) 780-6252 |
PK-5 | 18 | 316 |
| John Marshall High School 4225 Old Brook Rd Richmond VA 23227 (804) 780-6052 |
9-12 | 50 | 777 |
| Linwood Holton Elementary School 1600 West Laburnum Ave Richmond VA 23227 (804) 228-5310 |
PK-5 | 30 | 601 |
| Lucille M. Brown Middle School 6300 Jahnke Rd Richmond VA 23225 (804) 319-3013 |
6-8 | 50 | 826 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School 1000 Mosby St Richmond VA 23223 (804) 780-8011 |
6-8 | 51 | 647 |
| Mary Munford Elementary School 211 Westmoreland St Richmond VA 23226 (804) 780-6267 |
PK-5 | 24 | 529 |
| Maymont Elementary School 1211 South Allen Ave Richmond VA 23220 (804) 780-6263 |
PK-PK | 24 | 594 |
| Miles Jones Elementary School 200 Beaufont Hill Dr Richmond VA 23225 (804) 319-3185 |
PK-5 | 28 | 561 |
| Oak Grove / Bellemeade Elementary School 2200 Ingram St Richmond VA 23224 (804) 780-5008 |
PK-5 | 39 | 703 |
| Open High School 600 South Pine St Richmond VA 23220 (804) 780-4661 |
9-12 | 16 | 190 |
| Overby-Sheppard Elementary School 2300 1st Ave Richmond VA 23222 (804) 329-2515 |
PK-5 | 20 | 440 |
| Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts 3411 Semmes Ave Richmond VA 23225 (804) 888-7061 |
KG-5 | 17 | 227 |
| Richmond Alternative School 119 West Leigh St Richmond VA 23220 (804) 780-4388 |
6-11 | 22 | 222 |
| Richmond Career Education & Employment (CHARTER SC 4314 Crutchfield St Richmond VA 23225 (804) 780-5037 |
9-12 | 1 | 9 |
| Richmond Community High School 201 East Brookland Park Blvd Richmond VA 23222 (804) 285-1015 |
9-12 | 23 | 221 |
| Southampton Elementary School 3333 Cheverly Rd Richmond VA 23225 (804) 320-2434 |
PK-5 | 26 | 489 |
| Swansboro Elementary School 3160 Midlothian Tnpk Richmond VA 23224 (804) 780-5030 |
PK-5 | 19 | 330 |
| Thomas C. Boushall Middle School 3400 Hopkins Rd Richmond VA 23234 (804) 780-5016 |
6-8 | 42 | 550 |
| Thomas Jefferson High School 4100 West Grace St Richmond VA 23230 (804) 780-6028 |
9-12 | 58 | 902 |
| Westover Hills Elementary School 1211 Jahnke Rd Richmond VA 23225 (804) 780-5002 |
PK-5 | 21 | 392 |
| William Fox Elementary School 2300 Hanover Ave Richmond VA 23220 (804) 780-6259 |
PK-5 | 26 | 572 |
| Woodville Elementary School 2000 North 28th St Richmond VA 23223 (804) 780-4821 |
PK-5 | 33 | 519 |