Westfield Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 500 educators and 6,000 students enrolled at the 10 schools operated by Westfield Public Schools. The tables below display administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of New Jersey, due to more localized data not being available. The data is sourced from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
New Jersey Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table details salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of New Jersey. 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 | $56,770 | $37,020-$86,910 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $78,110 | $60,040 - $102,870 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $82,120 | $61,840 - $105,480 |
| Middle School Teacher | $81,690 | $61,450 - $104,790 |
| High School Teacher | $87,100 | $63,040 - $108,230 |
| PE Teacher | $81,840 | $39,720 - $121,960 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of New Jersey, 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 details salary ranges for special education teachers in New Jersey.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $56,770 | $37,020-$86,910 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $80,520 | $61,710 - $103,680 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of New Jersey, 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 state of New Jersey below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $87,680 | $49,710-$144,870 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $145,910 | $103,030 - $188,060 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $81,430 | $57,850 - $108,500 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of New Jersey, 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 Westfield Public Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $26,985 | $25,170 |
| Administrators | $26,057 | $20,228 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Westfield Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Westfield 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 Westfield Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 461 | 468 | 475 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 181 | 151 | 162 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 205 | 240 | 236 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 67 | 66 | 68 |
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 | 90 | 172 | 157 |
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 Westfield Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 66 | 66 | 231 |
| District Support Staff | 25 | 29 | 31 |
| School Administrators | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 34 | 35 | 36 |
| Student Support Staff | 42 | - | 46 |
| Other Support Staff | 58 | - | 98 |
| Guidance Counselors | 16 | 20 | 18 |
| Other School Counselors | - | 20 | 18 |
Westfield Public Schools Schools
We have listed the 10 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Westfield Public Schools 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:
- Mountainside Borough School District (2 Schools)
- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Regional School District (8 Schools)
- Union City School District (5 Schools)
- Union County School District (5 Schools)
- Clark Township School District (4 Schools)
Westfield Public Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin School 700 Prospect St Westfield NJ 07090 (908) 789-4590 | 1-5 | 45 | 601 |
| Jefferson School 1200 Blvd Westfield NJ 07090 (908) 789-4490 | 1-5 | 36 | 477 |
| Lincoln School 728 Westfield Ave Westfield NJ 07090 (908) 789-4455 | PK-KG | 14 | 254 |
| Mckinley School 500 First St Westfield NJ 07090 (908) 789-4555 | 1-5 | 25 | 344 |
| Roosevelt Intermediate School 301 Clark St Westfield NJ 07090 (908) 789-4560 | 6-8 | 57 | 728 |
| Tamaques School 641 Willow Grove Rd Westfield NJ 07090 (908) 789-4580 | 1-5 | 30 | 446 |
| Thomas Edison Intermediate School 800 Rahway Ave Westfield NJ 07090 (908) 789-4470 | 6-8 | 63 | 860 |
| Washington School 900 St Marks Ave Westfield NJ 07090 (908) 789-4600 | 1-5 | 24 | 302 |
| Westfield High School 550 Dorian Rd Westfield NJ 07090 (908) 789-4500 | 9-12 | 147 | 1,836 |
| Wilson School 301 Linden Ave Westfield NJ 07090 (908) 789-4605 | 1-5 | 33 | 387 |