West Warwick School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than 200 educators and 3,000 students enrolled at the 5 schools operated by West Warwick School District. The tables below detail faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Rhode Island, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Rhode Island Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below details the average salary for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Rhode Island. 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 | $39,850 | $31,200-$46,180 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $77,600 | $38,050 - $99,320 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,660 | $45,070 - $99,610 |
| Middle School Teacher | $80,970 | $46,460 - $99,150 |
| High School Teacher | $84,120 | $51,670 - $100,370 |
| PE Teacher | $64,980 | $34,580 - $101,000 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Rhode Island, 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 in Rhode Island.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $39,850 | $31,200-$46,180 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $80,910 | $60,420 - $98,170 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Rhode Island, 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 for the state of Rhode Island below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $58,770 | $49,590-$69,780 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $118,150 | $80,530 - $150,300 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $75,730 | $49,100 - $102,340 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Rhode Island, 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 West Warwick School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Rhode Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $31,093 | $28,720 |
| Administrators | $23,071 | $24,823 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
West Warwick School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by West Warwick School District. 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 Warwick School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 285 | 256 | 220 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 120 | 161 | 136 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 142 | 81 | 72 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 60 | 55 | 57 |
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 Warwick School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 75 | 75 | 79 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 18 | 16 | 20 |
| Other Support Staff | 32 | 32 | 40 |
West Warwick School District Schools
We have listed the 5 schools and their contact information, which is operated by West Warwick School District 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:
- Coventry Public Schools (8 Schools)
- East Greenwich School District (6 Schools)
- Warwick Public Schools (24 Schools)
- Cranston School District (24 Schools)
- Johnston School District (8 Schools)
West Warwick School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbush Elementary School 127 Greenbush Rd West Warwick RI 02893 (401) 822-8454 | PK-4 | 27 | 479 |
| John F. Deering Middle School 2 Webster Knight Dr West Warwick RI 02893 (401) 822-8445 | 5-8 | 62 | 1,011 |
| John F. Horgan Elementary School 124 Providence St West Warwick RI 02893 (401) 822-8449 | KG-4 | 32 | 538 |
| Wakefield Hills Elementary School 505 Wakefield St West Warwick RI 02893 (401) 822-8452 | PK-4 | 27 | 388 |
| West Warwick High School 1 Webster Knight Dr West Warwick RI 02893 (401) 821-6596 | 9-12 | 70 | 935 |