School City of East Chicago
Teacher Salary and Benefits
School City of East Chicago manages 9 schools with just over 300 teachers and instructors. The tables below profile faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Indiana, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Indiana Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table details average salary and ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Indiana. 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 | $38,240 | $28,720-$50,920 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $57,920 | $46,260 - $76,200 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,850 | $47,330 - $77,730 |
| Middle School Teacher | $63,170 | $47,720 - $79,750 |
| High School Teacher | $67,640 | $48,300 - $95,070 |
| PE Teacher | $55,630 | $25,270 - $100,180 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Indiana, 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 average salary and ranges for special education teachers in Indiana.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $38,240 | $28,720-$50,920 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $59,860 | $46,730 - $78,490 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Indiana, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the state of Indiana below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $60,250 | $36,840-$91,250 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $100,420 | $66,440 - $132,400 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $61,000 | $41,180 - $82,690 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Indiana, 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 School City of East Chicago is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $42,378 | $23,148 |
| Administrators | $21,364 | $17,523 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
School City of East Chicago Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by School City of East Chicago. 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 School City of East Chicago per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 356 | 341 | 333 |
| Preschool Teachers | 17 | 15 | 14 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 27 | 26 | 25 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 200 | 154 | 145 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 112 | 146 | 149 |
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 | 29 | 17 | 18 |
| Teaching Assistants | 128 | - | 68 |
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 School City of East Chicago are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 387 | 387 | 386 |
| School Administrators | 20 | 18 | 19 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 71 | 70 | 69 |
| Other Support Staff | 365 | 236 | 291 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 8 | 10 |
School City of East Chicago Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, School City of East Chicago operates 9 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:
- Whiting School City District (3 Schools)
- School City of Hammond (21 Schools)
- School Town Of Munster District (5 Schools)
- School Town Of Highland District (6 Schools)
- Lake Ridge Schools District (5 Schools)
School City of East Chicago Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary School 2001 East 135th St East Chicago IN 46312 (219) 391-4096 | PK-4 | 34 | 580 |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary School 2400 Cardinal Dr East Chicago IN 46312 (219) 391-4077 | 5-7 | 44 | 719 |
| Benjamin Harrison Elementary School 4411 Magoun East Chicago IN 46312 (219) 391-4192 | PK-4 | 24 | 483 |
| Carrie Gosch Elementary School 455 East 148th St East Chicago IN 46312 (219) 391-4172 | PK-4 | 27 | 473 |
| East Chicago Central High School 1100 West Columbus Dr East Chicago IN 46312 (219) 391-4000 | 9-12 | 92 | 1,217 |
| George Washington Elementary School 1401 East 144th St East Chicago IN 46312 (219) 391-4169 | KG-4 | 22 | 346 |
| Joseph L Block Jr High School 2700 Cardinal Dr East Chicago IN 46312 (219) 391-4084 | 7-8 | 27 | 272 |
| West Side Junior High School 4001 Indianapolis Blvd East Chicago IN 46312 (219) 391-4068 | 7-8 | 30 | 369 |
| William Mckinley Elementary School 4825 Magoun Ave East Chicago IN 46312 (219) 391-4186 | PK-4 | 33 | 583 |