Average Teacher Salary in Tensas Parish
The average teacher salary in Tensas Parish is $38,040.
| Grade Level | Average | 10th percentile | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-school | $27,090 | $14,940 | $17,740 | $26,880 | $33,270 | $42,700 |
| Kindergarten | $39,810 | $30,240 | $34,360 | $40,020 | $46,290 | $51,680 |
| Elementary | $41,100 | $31,210 | $35,170 | $41,080 | $47,120 | $52,110 |
| Middle school | $40,130 | $23,900 | $33,360 | $41,580 | $47,240 | $54,920 |
| High school | $42,070 | $31,440 | $36,810 | $42,500 | $47,520 | $53,280 |
How to Become a Teacher in Tensas Parish
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General Facts
- Staff: 163
- Full time teachers: 65
- Pupil to teacher ratio: 7 to 1
- Teacher assistants (instructional aides): 28
- Instructional Coordinators: 8
- Elementary Teachers: 37
- Kindergarten Teachers: 4
- Pre-K Teachers: 2
- High School Teachers: 22
- Pre-K to 12 Students: 745
Information on Schools within Tensas Parish
Elementary Schools within the Tensas Parish
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Newellton Elementary School
400 Verona
Newellton, LA 71357 318-467-5109
|
|
12 to 1 | 18 | Prekindergarten | 8th Grade |
|
Tensas Elementary School
Rt. 2 Box 306
Saint Joseph, LA 71366 318-766-3346
|
|
15 to 1 | 20 | Prekindergarten | 6th Grade |
Middle Schools within the Tensas Parish
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Newellton Elementary School
400 Verona
Newellton, LA 71357 318-467-5109
|
|
12 to 1 | 18 | Prekindergarten | 8th Grade |
|
Tensas High School
720 Placeank Rd
Saint Joseph, LA 71366 318-766-3585
|
|
11 to 1 | 22 | 7th Grade | 12th Grade |
High Schools within the Tensas Parish
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tensas High School
720 Placeank Rd
Saint Joseph, LA 71366 318-766-3585
|
|
11 to 1 | 22 | 7th Grade | 12th Grade |
General District Statistics
- Per capita income: $12,622
- Median family income: $25,739
- Median male income: $17,440
- Median female income: $12,060
- Median income of a renter: $12,199
- Median income of a home owner: $25,529
- Number of Households making:
10 - 25k 25 - 40k 40 - 60k 60 - 100k 100k+ 805 380 215 115 140
