Tangipahoa Parish School Board
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 1000 educators and 20,000 students enrolled at the 33 schools operated by Tangipahoa Parish School Board. The tables below provide teacher salaries for the entire state of Louisiana, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Louisiana Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table details average salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Louisiana. 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 | $41,280 | $23,700-$59,970 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $54,040 | $44,720 - $60,530 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,170 | $46,680 - $76,380 |
| Middle School Teacher | $59,040 | $46,260 - $78,020 |
| High School Teacher | $61,170 | $47,590 - $79,720 |
| PE Teacher | $86,520 | $23,310 - $194,130 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Louisiana, 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 ranges for special education teachers in Louisiana.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $41,280 | $23,700-$59,970 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $58,260 | $46,690 - $71,620 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Louisiana, 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 state of Louisiana below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $50,690 | $30,190-$70,750 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $89,440 | $63,470 - $123,320 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $63,910 | $45,340 - $87,940 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Louisiana, 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 Tangipahoa Parish School Board is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $23,075 | $20,040 |
| Administrators | $17,885 | $18,410 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Tangipahoa Parish School Board Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Tangipahoa Parish School Board. 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 Tangipahoa Parish School Board per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,173 | 1,182 | 1,202 |
| Preschool Teachers | 25 | 37 | 38 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 70 | 68 | 69 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 701 | 715 | 743 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 377 | 362 | 352 |
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 | 58 | 35 | 43 |
| Teaching Assistants | 284 | 252 | 260 |
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 Tangipahoa Parish School Board are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 828 | 828 | 1,019 |
| District Support Staff | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| School Administrators | 88 | - | 78 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 64 | - | 98 |
| Student Support Staff | 134 | 115 | 110 |
| Other Support Staff | 641 | 664 | 666 |
| Librarians | 25 | 19 | 18 |
| Guidance Counselors | 33 | 26 | 25 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 23 | 18 | 17 |
Tangipahoa Parish School Board Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Tangipahoa Parish School Board has 33 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Saint Helena Parish School Board District (2 Schools)
- Livingston Parish Public Schools (44 Schools)
- Washington Parish School System (10 Schools)
- East Feliciana Parish School Board District (7 Schools)
- St. Tammany Parish Public Schools (55 Schools)
Tangipahoa Parish School Board Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
- Amite (3)
- Covington (1)
- Hammond (6)
- Independence (3)
- Kentwood (6)
- Loranger (3)
- Natalbany (2)
- Ponchatoula (7)
- Roseland (1)
- Tickfaw (1)
Teaching in Amite
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amite Elementary School 301 Vernon Ave Amite LA 70422 (985) 748-6953 | PK-4 | 38 | 609 |
| Amite High School 403 South Laurel St Amite LA 70422 (985) 748-9301 | 9-12 | 32 | 510 |
| West Side Middle School 401 West Oak St Amite LA 70422 (985) 748-9073 | 4-8 | 34 | 400 |
Teaching in Covington
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center School 28528 Hwy 190 Covington LA 70433 (985) 893-6292 | 4-12 | 6 | 52 |
Teaching in Hammond
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond Eastside Upper Elementary School 45046 River Rd Hammond LA 70401 (985) 345-8494 | PK-7 | 66 | 964 |
| Hammond High School 45168 River Rd Hammond LA 70401 (985) 345-7235 | 9-12 | 77 | 1,383 |
| Hammond Junior High School 111 Jw Davis Dr Hammond LA 70401 (985) 345-2654 | 7-8 | 40 | 490 |
| Hammond Westside Upper Elementary School 2600 Westpark Ave Hammond LA 70403 (985) 345-7233 | PK-6 | 75 | 1,238 |
| Southeastern La University Lab School 1200 North General Pershing Hammond LA 70402 (985) 549-2185 | KG-8 | 12 | 222 |
| Woodland Park Early Learning Center School 1000 Range Rd Hammond LA 70403 (985) 542-6373 | PK-KG | 32 | 513 |
Teaching in Independence
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Elementary School 221 Tiger Ave Independence LA 70443 (985) 878-4946 | PK-4 | 34 | 469 |
| Independence High School 270 Tiger Ave Independence LA 70443 (985) 878-9436 | 9-12 | 35 | 461 |
| Independence Middle School 300 West Second St Independence LA 70443 (985) 878-4376 | 4-8 | 23 | 309 |
Teaching in Kentwood
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesbrough Elementary School 68495 Hwy 1054 Kentwood LA 70444 (985) 229-6377 | PK-5 | 23 | 448 |
| Jewel M. Sumner High School 15841 Hwy 440 Kentwood LA 70444 (985) 229-8805 | 9-12 | 32 | 528 |
| Jewel M. Sumner Middle School 15649 Hwy 440 Kentwood LA 70444 (985) 310-2152 | 6-8 | 24 | 420 |
| Kentwood High School 603 9th St Kentwood LA 70444 (985) 229-2881 | 7-12 | 29 | 337 |
| O.w. Dillon Memorial Elementary School 1541 C.b. Temple Rd Kentwood LA 70444 (985) 229-8225 | PK-6 | 26 | 422 |
| Spring Creek Elementary School 72961 Hwy 1061 Kentwood LA 70444 (985) 229-8363 | PK-5 | 25 | 402 |
Teaching in Loranger
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loranger Elementary School 54101 Martin St Loranger LA 70446 (985) 878-4538 | PK-4 | 42 | 772 |
| Loranger High School 19404 Hiatti St Loranger LA 70446 (985) 878-6271 | 9-12 | 32 | 687 |
| Loranger Middle School 54123 Allman St Loranger LA 70446 (985) 878-9455 | 4-8 | 37 | 668 |
Teaching in Natalbany
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midway Elementary School 48405 Hwy 51 Natalbany LA 70451 (985) 345-2376 | PK-2 | 44 | 758 |
| Natalbany Elementary School 47370 North Morrison Blvd Natalbany LA 70451 (985) 345-0854 | 3-5 | 31 | 528 |
Teaching in Ponchatoula
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champ Cooper Elementary School 42530 Hwy 445 Ponchatoula LA 70454 (985) 542-6182 | PK-8 | 44 | 781 |
| D.c. Reeves Elementary School 18026 Sisters Rd Ponchatoula LA 70454 (985) 386-6433 | 3-4 | 43 | 701 |
| Martha Vinyard Elementary School 40105 Dunson Rd Ponchatoula LA 70454 (985) 386-6364 | 4-6 | 38 | 673 |
| Perrin Early Learning Center School 350 West Ash St Ponchatoula LA 70454 (985) 386-9734 | PK-KG | 20 | 323 |
| Ponchatoula High School 19452 Hwy 22 East Ponchatoula LA 70454 (985) 386-3514 | 9-12 | 95 | 1,767 |
| Ponchatoula Junior High School 315 East Oak St Ponchatoula LA 70454 (985) 370-5322 | 7-8 | 40 | 776 |
| Tucker Memorial Elementary School 310 South Third St Ponchatoula LA 70454 (985) 386-6449 | 1-2 | 36 | 653 |
Teaching in Roseland
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseland Elementary School 12516 Times Ave Roseland LA 70456 (985) 748-9307 | PK-6 | 19 | 271 |
Teaching in Tickfaw
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucille Nesom Middle School Hwy. 442 West Tickfaw LA 70466 (985) 345-2166 | 6-8 | 28 | 427 |