Average Teacher Salary in St. James Parish
The average teacher salary in St. James Parish is $37,836.
| Grade Level | Average | 10th percentile | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-school | $17,910 | $14,260 | $15,050 | $16,810 | $20,520 | $23,320 |
| Kindergarten | $43,440 | $35,470 | $38,960 | $43,970 | $48,730 | $51,620 |
| Elementary | $43,760 | $35,200 | $38,230 | $43,210 | $48,890 | $52,370 |
| Middle school | $39,840 | $33,960 | $35,940 | $39,240 | $43,490 | $50,420 |
| High school | $44,230 | $35,340 | $38,680 | $44,010 | $49,540 | $53,020 |
How to Become a Teacher in St. James Parish
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General Facts
- Staff: 651
- Full time teachers: 336
- Pupil to teacher ratio: 10 to 1
- Teacher assistants (instructional aides): 70
- Instructional Coordinators: 10
- Elementary Teachers: 207
- Kindergarten Teachers: 15
- Pre-K Teachers: 15
- High School Teachers: 99
- Pre-K to 12 Students: 4,085
Information on Schools within St. James Parish
Elementary Schools within the St. James Parish
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fifth Ward Elementary School
8184 Villavaso St
Saint James, LA 70086 225-473-9537
|
|
12 to 1 | 20 | Prekindergarten | 6th Grade |
|
Gramercy Elementary School
601 East Second St
Gramercy, LA 70052 225-869-3001
|
|
11 to 1 | 35 | Prekindergarten | 6th Grade |
|
Lutcher Elementary School
2461 King Ave
Lutcher, LA 70071 225-869-3661
|
|
12 to 1 | 19 | Prekindergarten | 6th Grade |
|
Paulina Elementary School
2756 Hwy 44
Paulina, LA 70763 225-869-3639
|
|
16 to 1 | 32 | Prekindergarten | 6th Grade |
|
Romeville Elementary School
9156 Central School St
Convent, LA 70723 225-562-3684
|
|
9 to 1 | 19 | Prekindergarten | 6th Grade |
|
Sixth Ward Elementary School
3245 Valcour Aime St
Vacherie, LA 70090 225-265-3942
|
|
12 to 1 | 33 | Prekindergarten | 6th Grade |
|
Vacherie Elementary School
13440 Hwy 644
Vacherie, LA 70090 225-265-3674
|
|
11 to 1 | 23 | 2nd Grade | 6th Grade |
|
Vacherie Primary School
19177 Hwy 643
Vacherie, LA 70090 225-265-7747
|
|
14 to 1 | 10 | Prekindergarten | 1st Grade |
Middle Schools within the St. James Parish
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Lutcher High School
1910 West Main St
Lutcher, LA 70071 225-869-5741
|
|
16 to 1 | 65 | 7th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
St. James High School
5181 Wildcat St
Saint James, LA 70086 225-265-3911
|
|
11 to 1 | 65 | 7th Grade | 12th Grade |
High Schools within the St. James Parish
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Lutcher High School
1910 West Main St
Lutcher, LA 70071 225-869-5741
|
|
16 to 1 | 65 | 7th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
St. James High School
5181 Wildcat St
Saint James, LA 70086 225-265-3911
|
|
11 to 1 | 65 | 7th Grade | 12th Grade |
General District Statistics
- Per capita income: $14,381
- Median family income: $41,751
- Median male income: $30,989
- Median female income: $15,320
- Median income of a renter: $16,813
- Median income of a home owner: $39,179
- Number of Households making:
10 - 25k 25 - 40k 40 - 60k 60 - 100k 100k+ 1,735 905 1,130 1,345 450
