Average Teacher Salary in Laurel School District
The average teacher salary in Laurel School District is $38,662.
| Grade Level | Average | 10th percentile | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-school | $24,185 | $14,840 | $16,438 | $21,456 | $31,806 | $37,130 |
| Kindergarten | $42,080 | $32,560 | $36,371 | $41,778 | $48,438 | $53,198 |
| Elementary | $43,463 | $32,581 | $36,538 | $42,906 | $50,121 | $57,136 |
| Middle school | $40,308 | $30,251 | $34,503 | $39,206 | $46,248 | $52,275 |
| High school | $43,275 | $32,301 | $36,256 | $42,440 | $50,073 | $57,598 |
How to Become a Teacher in Laurel School District
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General Facts
- Staff: 518
- Full time teachers: 244
- Pupil to teacher ratio: 10 to 1
- Teacher assistants (instructional aides): 68
- Instructional Coordinators: 4
- Elementary Teachers: 100
- Kindergarten Teachers: 15
- Pre-K Teachers: 4
- High School Teachers: 83
- Pre-K to 12 Students: 3,117
Financial Statistics for Laurel School District
Revenue
- Revenue from local sources: $11,067,000
- Revenue from state sources: $12,117,000
- Revenue from federal sources: $5,806,000
- Total revenue: $28,990,000
Expenses
- Expenditures on instruction: $14,905,000
- Expenditures on teacher salary: $15,722,000
- Expenditures on teacher benefits: $4,943,000
- Expenditures per student: not available
- Total expenditures: $27,887,000
Breakdown of Teacher Salary Expenses
- Teacher salary expenses on regular education: $6,129,000
- Teacher salary expenses on special education: $1,128,000
- Teacher salary expenses on vocational education: $611,000
Information on Schools within Laurel School District
Elementary Schools within the Laurel School District
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mason Elementary School
2726 Old Bay Springs Rd
Laurel, MS 39440 601-428-0393
|
|
13 to 1 | 38 | Kindergarten | 6th Grade |
|
Nora Davis Magnet School
1305 Martin L. King Dr
Laurel, MS 39440 601-428-7782
|
|
14 to 1 | 31 | Prekindergarten | 6th Grade |
|
Oak Park Elementary School
2230 Government St
Ocean Springs, MS 39564 228-875-5847
|
|
17 to 1 | 42 | Prekindergarten | 4th Grade |
|
Stainton Elementary School
795 South 19th Ave
Laurel, MS 39440 601-426-6437
|
|
12 to 1 | 25 | Kindergarten | 6th Grade |
Middle Schools within the Laurel School District
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Stewart Jones Middle School
1125 North Fifth Ave
Laurel, MS 39440 601-428-5312
|
|
9 to 1 | 46 | 7th Grade | 8th Grade |
High Schools within the Laurel School District
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Laurel High School
1100 West 12th St
Laurel, MS 39440 601-649-4145
|
|
16 to 1 | 47 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
General District Statistics
- Per capita income: $15,561
- Median family income: $30,185
- Median male income: $21,026
- Median female income: $13,435
- Median income of a renter: $16,033
- Median income of a home owner: $32,909
- Number of Households making:
10 - 25k 25 - 40k 40 - 60k 60 - 100k 100k+ 2,015 855 795 665 355
