WCASD -- West Chester Area School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 800 educators and 10,000 students that are enrolled at the 16 schools operated by WCASD. The tables below provide administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Pennsylvania, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken 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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Pennsylvania Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table lists average salary and ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Pennsylvania. 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 | |
---|---|---|
Kindergarten Teacher | $68,170 | $47,640 - $98,660 |
Elementary School Teacher | $69,700 | $47,450 - $96,730 |
Middle School Teacher | $71,140 | $45,720 - $101,590 |
High School Teacher | $73,810 | $48,930 - $101,220 |
PE Teacher | $54,970 | $21,600 - $87,470 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Pennsylvania, 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 lists average salary and ranges for special education teachers in Pennsylvania.
Average Salary | Salary Range | |
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Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $69,450 | $49,290 - $91,270 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania below.
Average Salary | Salary Range | |
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School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $107,130 | $74,290 - $141,770 |
Guidance & School Counselors | $66,080 | $40,460 - $99,150 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Pennsylvania, 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 WCASD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
District | Pennsylvania | |
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Teachers & Aides | $25,522 | $21,768 |
Administrators | $18,011 | $16,329 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
West Chester Area School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by WCASD. 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 WCASD per grade classification is displayed below.
2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
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Total Teachers | 824 | 824 | 817 |
Kindergarten Teachers | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Elementary School Teachers | 349 | 351 | 347 |
Middle & High School Teachers | 417 | 412 | 412 |
Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 37 | 41 | 37 |
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 | |
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Teaching Assistants | 159 | 159 | 152 |
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 WCASD are shown in the table below.
2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
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Total Administrators & Staff | 336 | 336 | 297 |
District Administrators | 11 | 13 | 12 |
District Support Staff | 28 | 28 | 34 |
School Administrators | 30 | 31 | 36 |
School Administrative Support Staff | 48 | 48 | 55 |
Other Support Staff | 187 | 188 | 161 |
Librarians | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Guidance Counselors | 37 | 37 | 37 |
Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 26 | 25 | 25 |
WCASD Schools
We have listed the 16 schools and their contact information, which is operated by WCASD 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:
- Great Valley School District (6 Schools)
- Downingtown Area School District (15 Schools)
- Garnet Valley School District (5 Schools)
- Unionville-Chadds Ford School District (6 Schools)
- Kennett Consolidated School District (6 Schools)
West Chester Area School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Exton
School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
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Exton Elementary School 301 South Hendricks Ave Exton PA 19341 (484) 266-1400 |
KG-5 | 39 | 512 |
Teaching in West Chester
School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
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E N Peirce Middle School 1314 Burke Rd West Chester PA 19380 (484) 266-2500 |
6-8 | 62 | 828 |
East Bradford Elementary School 820 Frank Rd West Chester PA 19380 (484) 266-2100 |
KG-5 | 29 | 347 |
East Goshen Elementary School 800 North Chester Rd West Chester PA 19380 (484) 266-1500 |
KG-5 | 32 | 424 |
Fern Hill Elementary School 915 Lincoln Ave West Chester PA 19380 (484) 266-1600 |
KG-5 | 33 | 495 |
Glen Acres Elementary School 1150 Delancey Place West Chester PA 19382 (484) 266-1700 |
KG-5 | 37 | 541 |
Hillsdale Elementary School 725 West Market St West Chester PA 19382 (484) 266-2000 |
KG-5 | 39 | 594 |
J R Fugett Middle School 500 Ellis Ln West Chester PA 19380 (484) 266-2900 |
6-8 | 72 | 941 |
Mary C Howse Elementary School 641 West Boot Rd West Chester PA 19380 (484) 266-1300 |
KG-5 | 34 | 537 |
Penn Wood Elementary School 1470 Johnny's Way West Chester PA 19382 (484) 266-1900 |
KG-5 | 35 | 561 |
Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School 1050 Wilmington Pk West Chester PA 19382 (484) 266-2200 |
KG-5 | 38 | 618 |
Stetson Middle School 1060 Wilmington Pk West Chester PA 19382 (484) 266-2700 |
6-8 | 67 | 916 |
West Chester Bayard Rustin High School 1100 Shiloh Rd West Chester PA 19382 (484) 266-4300 |
9-12 | 87 | 1,296 |
West Chester East High School 450 Ellis Ln West Chester PA 19380 (484) 266-3800 |
9-12 | 91 | 1,326 |
West Chester Henderson High School 400 Montgomery Ave West Chester PA 19380 (484) 266-3300 |
9-12 | 83 | 1,275 |
Westtown-Thornbury Elementary School 750 Westbourne Rd West Chester PA 19382 (484) 266-1800 |
KG-5 | 29 | 448 |