SFPS -- Santa Fe Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 1000 teachers are employed at Santa Fe Public Schools. The Santa Fe Public Schools teacher salary information displayed below are obtained from several government and organizational 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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SFPS Teacher Salary Details
The following table displays the average salary for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Santa Fe 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 | $36,620 | $27,450-$61,900 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $55,850 | $43,860 - $65,690 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,670 | $46,890 - $69,760 |
| Middle School Teacher | $71,100 | $47,600 - $102,490 |
| High School Teacher | $64,880 | $48,980 - $82,550 |
| PE Teacher | $45,480 | $27,910 - $65,970 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Santa Fe, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Santa Fe area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $93,330 | $66,160 - $126,000 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $64,380 | $39,240 - $102,480 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Santa Fe, 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 Santa Fe Public Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | New Mexico | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $14,039 | $13,746 |
| Administrators | $7,564 | $8,768 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Santa Fe Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Santa Fe Public Schools. 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 Santa Fe Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 949 | 966 | 991 |
| Preschool Teachers | 12 | 13 | 18 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 45 | 49 | 42 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 441 | 436 | 443 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 301 | 314 | 314 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 150 | 155 | 174 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 5 | 12 | 12 |
| Teaching Assistants | 207 | 224 | 241 |
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 Santa Fe Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 604 | 604 | 599 |
| District Administrators | 15 | 16 | 21 |
| School Administrators | 48 | 49 | 52 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 142 | 131 | 139 |
| Student Support Staff | 125 | 134 | 142 |
| Other Support Staff | 288 | 272 | 241 |
| Guidance Counselors | 33 | 33 | 30 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 13 | 13 | 11 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 19 | 18 | 19 |
Santa Fe Public Schools Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Santa Fe Public Schools has 30 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:
- Pojoaque Valley Public School District (5 Schools)
- Pecos Independent Schools District (3 Schools)
- Los Alamos Public Schools District (7 Schools)
- Penasco Independent Schools District (3 Schools)
- Mora Independent Schools District (4 Schools)
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Teaching in Lamy
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chater School 37 73 Los Hornos Rd Lamy NM 87540 (505) 467-2003 |
7-12 | 20 | 250 |
Teaching in Santa Fe
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Technology & Classic 74 a Van Nu Po Rd Santa Fe NM 87508 (505) 467-2003 |
7-12 | 28 | 362 |
| Acequia Madre Elementary School 700 Acequia Madre St Santa Fe NM 87501 (505) 467-2003 |
KG-6 | 12 | 167 |
| Agua Fria Elementary School 3160 Agia Fria St Santa Fe NM 87501 (505) 467-2003 |
KG-6 | 40 | 574 |
| Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo 310 Avienda Del Sur Santa Fe NM 87507 (505) 467-2100 |
KG-6 | 29 | 495 |
| Aspen Community Magnet School 450 La Madera Santa Fe NM 87501 (505) 467-4500 |
KG-8 | 43 | 592 |
| Atalaya Elementary School 721 Camino Cabra Santa Fe NM 87501 (505) 467-2003 |
KG-6 | 15 | 194 |
| Becc School 430 La Madera Santa Fe NM 87501 (505) 467-2003 |
PK-KG | 11 | 158 |
| Caesar Chavez Elementary School 6251 Jaguar Dr Santa Fe NM 87505 (505) 467-2003 |
PK-5 | 40 | 575 |
| Capital High School 4851 Paseo Del Sol Santa Fe NM 87505 (505) 467-2003 |
9-12 | 84 | 1,319 |
| Capshaw Jr High School 351 East Zia Rd Santa Fe NM 87501 (505) 467-2003 |
7-8 | 32 | 430 |
| Carlos Gilbert Elementary School 300 Griffin St Santa Fe NM 87501 (505) 467-2003 |
KG-6 | 23 | 333 |
| Chaparral Elementary School 2451 Avenida Chaparr Santa Fe NM 87505 (505) 467-2003 |
KG-6 | 28 | 419 |
| De Vargas Jr High School 1750 Llano Rd Santa Fe NM 87505 (505) 467-2003 |
7-8 | 27 | 356 |
| E J Martinez Elementary School 401 North San Mateo Santa Fe NM 87505 (505) 467-2003 |
KG-6 | 21 | 324 |
| El Dorado Elementary School 2 Avenida Torreon Santa Fe NM 87505 (505) 467-2003 |
KG-8 | 43 | 570 |
| Francis X Nava Elementary School 2655 Siringo Rd Santa Fe NM 87505 (505) 467-2003 |
KG-6 | 24 | 329 |
| Gonzales Elementary School 851 West Alameda Santa Fe NM 87501 (505) 467-2003 |
KG-8 | 36 | 510 |
| Kearny Elementary School 901 Avenida Campanas Santa Fe NM 87501 (505) 467-2003 |
KG-6 | 37 | 521 |
| Monte Del Sol Charter School 4157 Walking Rain Rd Santa Fe NM 87507 (505) 467-2003 |
7-12 | 26 | 388 |
| Ortiz Middle School 4164 South Meadows Santa Fe NM 87505 (505) 467-2003 |
6-8 | 46 | 734 |
| Pinon Elementary School 2921 Camino Caballos Santa Fe NM 87505 (505) 467-2003 |
KG-6 | 33 | 538 |
| R M Sweeney Elementary School 501 Airport Rd Santa Fe NM 87505 (505) 467-2003 |
KG-5 | 39 | 634 |
| Ramirez Thomas Elementary School 610 Alta Vista Santa Fe NM 87505 (505) 467-2003 |
KG-5 | 33 | 503 |
| Salazar Elementary School 1300 Osage Santa Fe NM 87501 (505) 467-2003 |
KG-6 | 26 | 389 |
| Santa Fe High School 2100 Yucca Rd Santa Fe NM 87505 (505) 467-2003 |
9-12 | 94 | 1,673 |
| The Academy 2516 Cerrillos Rd Santa Fe NM 87505 (505) 467-2003 |
7-12 | 10 | 117 |
| Turquoise Trail Elementary School 13a San Marcos Loop Santa Fe NM 87508 (505) 467-2003 |
PK-6 | 33 | 478 |
| Wood-Gormley Elementary School 141 East Booth St Santa Fe NM 87501 (505) 467-2003 |
KG-6 | 24 | 421 |
Teaching in Tesuque
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesuque Elementary School Bishops Lodge Rd Tesuque NM 87574 (505) 467-2003 |
KG-6 | 10 | 104 |