West Hartford Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
West Hartford Public Schools operates 19 schools with over 800 teachers. The West Hartford Public Schools teacher salary details presented in the following tables are taken from several government sources as noted under each table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
West Hartford Public Schools Teacher Salary Details
The table below displays the average salary for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford 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 | $38,240 | $28,710-$58,100 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $78,250 | $57,320 - $98,200 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $84,060 | $51,460 - $105,590 |
| Middle School Teacher | $80,590 | $49,930 - $101,820 |
| High School Teacher | $80,270 | $48,820 - $104,370 |
| PE Teacher | $58,540 | $29,680 - $96,620 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, 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 the average salary for special education teachers who work for West Hartford Public Schools and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $38,240 | $28,710-$58,100 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $81,190 | $52,050 - $105,270 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $57,850 | $37,240-$86,750 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $136,620 | $81,210 - $169,930 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $70,670 | $36,730 - $102,630 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
West Hartford Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by West Hartford 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 West Hartford Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 785 | 806 | 781 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 37 | 36 | 36 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 502 | 520 | 500 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 210 | 212 | 208 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 33 | 35 | 31 |
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 | 54 | 54 | 55 |
| Teaching Assistants | 228 | 256 | 258 |
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 West Hartford Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 512 | 512 | 301 |
| Student Support Staff | 42 | 41 | 35 |
| Other Support Staff | 313 | 304 | 301 |
| Librarians | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 12 | 11 |
| Guidance Counselors | 22 | 23 | 22 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 14 | 14 | 14 |
West Hartford Public Schools Schools
We have listed the 19 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by West Hartford Public Schools in the list 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:
- Hartford Public Schools (50 Schools)
- Bloomfield School District (8 Schools)
- Newington Public School System (7 Schools)
- Wethersfield School District (7 Schools)
- Windsor Public Schools (6 Schools)
West Hartford Public Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aiken School 212 King Philip Dr West Hartford CT 06117 (860) 233-6994 | PK-5 | 34 | 468 |
| Braeburn School 45 Braeburn Rd West Hartford CT 06107 (860) 561-2200 | KG-5 | 29 | 364 |
| Bristow Middle School 34 Highland St West Hartford CT 06119 (860) 231-2100 | 6-8 | 36 | 418 |
| Bugbee School 1943 Asylum Ave West Hartford CT 06117 (860) 233-1234 | PK-5 | 30 | 467 |
| Charter Oak School 425 Oakwood Ave West Hartford CT 06110 (860) 233-8506 | PK-5 | 29 | 315 |
| Conard High School 110 Beechwood Rd West Hartford CT 06107 (860) 521-1350 | 9-12 | 106 | 1,502 |
| Duffy School 95 Westminster St West Hartford CT 06107 (860) 521-0110 | KG-5 | 37 | 532 |
| Hall High School 975 North Main St West Hartford CT 06117 (860) 232-4561 | 9-12 | 102 | 1,476 |
| King Philip Middle School 100 King Philip Dr West Hartford CT 06117 (860) 233-8236 | 6-8 | 84 | 906 |
| Morley School 77 Bretton Rd West Hartford CT 06119 (860) 233-8535 | KG-5 | 26 | 330 |
| Norfeldt School 35 Barksdale Rd West Hartford CT 06117 (860) 233-4421 | KG-5 | 31 | 371 |
| Postsecondary Program School 11 Wampanoag Dr West Hartford CT 06117 (860) 231-7945 | 12-12 | 1 | 8 |
| Sedgwick Middle School 128 Sedgwick Rd West Hartford CT 06107 (860) 521-0610 | 6-8 | 73 | 839 |
| Smith School 64 Saint James St West Hartford CT 06119 (860) 236-3317 | PK-5 | 33 | 368 |
| Waave (W HARTFORD APPLIED ACADEMIC/vocational EXPERIENCE school 11 Wampanoag Dr West Hartford CT 06117 (860) 231-7945 | 12-12 | 3 | 8 |
| Webster Hill School 125 Webster Hill Blvd West Hartford CT 06117 (860) 521-0320 | PK-5 | 34 | 455 |
| Whiting Lane School 47 Whiting Ln West Hartford CT 06119 (860) 233-8541 | PK-5 | 47 | 520 |
| Wolcott School 71 Wolcott Rd West Hartford CT 06110 (860) 561-2300 | KG-5 | 42 | 496 |