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 SalarySalary 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 SalarySalary 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).

 DistrictNew 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.

 201220132014
Total Teachers949966991
Preschool Teachers121318
Kindergarten Teachers454942
Elementary School Teachers441436443
Middle & High School Teachers301314314
Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels150155174

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.

 201220132014
Supervisors & Coordinators51212
Teaching Assistants207224241

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.

 201220132014
Total Administrators & Staff604604599
District Administrators151621
School Administrators484952
School Administrative Support Staff142131139
Student Support Staff125134142
Other Support Staff288272241
Guidance Counselors333330
Elementary School Guidance Counselors131311
Middle & High School Guidance Counselors191819

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.

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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