Average Teacher Salary in Seattle Public Schools
The average teacher salary in Seattle Public Schools is $51,038.
| Grade Level | Average | 10th percentile | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-school | $29,496 | $20,370 | $22,735 | $27,104 | $34,317 | $43,841 |
| Kindergarten | $52,359 | $34,932 | $42,446 | $51,941 | $63,010 | $71,803 |
| Elementary | $57,090 | $40,318 | $47,105 | $56,995 | $67,562 | $76,180 |
| Middle school | $57,292 | $40,551 | $47,502 | $57,098 | $67,724 | $76,805 |
| High school | $58,957 | $41,824 | $48,748 | $58,760 | $69,843 | $79,614 |
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General Facts
- Staff: 4,918
- Full time teachers: 2,540
- Pupil to teacher ratio: 15 to 1
- Teacher assistants (instructional aides): 430
- Instructional Coordinators: 149
- Elementary Teachers: 1,083
- Kindergarten Teachers: 205
- Pre-K Teachers: 4
- High School Teachers: 774
- Pre-K to 12 Students: 45,571
Financial Statistics for Seattle Public Schools
Revenue
- Revenue from local sources: $255,815,000
- Revenue from state sources: $281,530,000
- Revenue from federal sources: $47,188,000
- Total revenue: $584,533,000
Expenses
- Expenditures on instruction: $261,902,000
- Expenditures on teacher salary: $289,924,000
- Expenditures on teacher benefits: $84,908,000
- Expenditures per student: $974,000
- Total expenditures: $597,094,000
Breakdown of Teacher Salary Expenses
- Teacher salary expenses on regular education: $103,970,000
- Teacher salary expenses on special education: $16,774,000
- Teacher salary expenses on vocational education: $4,510,000
Information on Schools within Seattle Public Schools
Elementary Schools within the Seattle Public Schools
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Adams Elementary School
6110 28 Av NW
Seattle, WA 98107 206-252-1300
|
|
22 to 1 | 19 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Alki Elementary School
3010 59 Av SW
Seattle, WA 98116 206-252-9050
|
|
21 to 1 | 18 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Arbor Heights Elementary School
3701 SW 104 St
Seattle, WA 98146 206-252-9250
|
|
16 to 1 | 19 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
B F Day Elementary School
3921 Linden Av North
Seattle, WA 98103 206-252-6010
|
|
18 to 1 | 15 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Beacon Hill Elementary School
2025 14 Av South
Seattle, WA 98144 206-252-2700
|
|
17 to 1 | 23 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Brighton Elementary School
7740 34 Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98126 206-252-6770
|
|
19 to 1 | 21 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Broadview-thomson Elementary School
13052 Greenwood Av North
Seattle, WA 98133 206-252-4080
|
|
20 to 1 | 36 | Prekindergarten | 6th Grade |
|
Bryant Elementary School
3311 NE 60 St
Seattle, WA 98115 206-252-5200
|
|
22 to 1 | 25 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Catharine Blaine K-8
2550 34 Av West
Seattle, WA 98199 206-252-1920
|
|
21 to 1 | 25 | Kindergarten | 8th Grade |
|
Coe Elementary School
2424 7 Av West
Seattle, WA 98119 206-252-2000
|
|
19 to 1 | 25 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Concord Elementary School
723 South Concord St
Seattle, WA 98108 206-252-8100
|
|
17 to 1 | 19 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Cooper Elementary School
1901 SW Genesee St
Seattle, WA 98106 206-252-8170
|
|
19 to 1 | 16 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Daniel Bagley Elementary School
7821 Stone Av North
Seattle, WA 98103 206-252-5110
|
|
20 to 1 | 16 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Dearborn Park Elementary School
2820 South Orcas St
Seattle, WA 98108 206-252-6930
|
|
14 to 1 | 26 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Dunlap Elementary School
4525 South Cloverdale St
Seattle, WA 98118 206-252-7000
|
|
18 to 1 | 22 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Emerson Elementary School
8702 7th Ave SE
Everett, WA 98208 425-385-6200
|
|
20 to 1 | 31 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Experimental Education Unit
1959 NE Pacific St
Seattle, WA 98195 206-252-0806
|
|
not available | not available | 2nd Grade | 5th Grade |
|
Gatewood Elementary School
4320 SW Myrtle St
Seattle, WA 98136 206-252-9400
|
|
16 to 1 | 19 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Gatzert Elementary School
1301 East Yesler Wy
Seattle, WA 98122 206-252-2810
|
|
14 to 1 | 23 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Graham Hill Elementary School
5149 South Graham St
Seattle, WA 98118 206-252-7140
|
|
17 to 1 | 21 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Green Lake Elementary School
2400 North 65 St
Seattle, WA 98103 206-252-5320
|
|
16 to 1 | 16 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Greenwood Elementary School
North Division And Idaho Ave
Fort Lewis, WA 98433 253-583-5260
|
|
20 to 1 | 17 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Hawthorne Elementary School
1110 Poplacear St
Everett, WA 98201 425-385-4600
|
|
18 to 1 | 27 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Hay Elementary School
201 Garfield St
Seattle, WA 98109 206-252-2100
|
|
18 to 1 | 26 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
High Point Elementary School
6760 34 Av SW
Seattle, WA 98126 206-252-9450
|
|
15 to 1 | 20 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Highland Park Elementary School
1012 SW Trenton St
Seattle, WA 98106 206-252-8240
|
|
16 to 1 | 25 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
John Muir Elementary School
3301 South Horton St
Seattle, WA 98144 206-252-7400
|
|
20 to 1 | 17 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
John Rogers Elementary School
4030 NE 109 St
Seattle, WA 98125 206-252-4320
|
|
17 to 1 | 18 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
John Stanford International Elementary
4057 5 Av NE
Seattle, WA 98105 206-252-6080
|
|
19 to 1 | 19 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Kimball Elementary School
3200 23 Av South
Seattle, WA 98144 206-252-7280
|
|
18 to 1 | 27 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Lafayette Elementary School
2645 California Av SW
Seattle, WA 98116 206-252-9500
|
|
19 to 1 | 23 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Laurelhurst Elementary School
4530 46 Av NE
Seattle, WA 98105 206-252-5400
|
|
22 to 1 | 23 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Lawton Elementary School
4000 27 Av West
Seattle, WA 98199 206-252-2130
|
|
21 to 1 | 22 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Leschi Elementary School
135 32 Av
Seattle, WA 98122 206-252-2950
|
|
21 to 1 | 13 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Loyal Heights Elementary School
2511 NW 80 St
Seattle, WA 98117 206-252-1500
|
|
21 to 1 | 18 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Madrona K-8
1121 33 Av
Seattle, WA 98122 206-252-3100
|
|
17 to 1 | 24 | Prekindergarten | 8th Grade |
|
Maple Elementary School
4925 Corson Av South
Seattle, WA 98108 206-252-8310
|
|
20 to 1 | 23 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Mcgilvra Elementary School
1617 38 Av East
Seattle, WA 98112 206-252-3160
|
|
14 to 1 | 17 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Montlake Elementary School
2409 22 Av East
Seattle, WA 98112 206-252-3300
|
|
16 to 1 | 15 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
North Beach Elementary School
9018 24 Av NW
Seattle, WA 98118 206-252-1510
|
|
22 to 1 | 15 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Northgate Elementary School
11725 1 Av NE
Seattle, WA 98125 206-252-4180
|
|
19 to 1 | 13 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Olympic Hills Elementary School
13018 20 Av NE
Seattle, WA 98125 206-252-4300
|
|
17 to 1 | 14 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Olympic View Elementary School
2626 SW 327th St
Federal Way, WA 98023 253-945-3500
|
|
16 to 1 | 26 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Roxhill Elementary School
9430 30 Av SW
Seattle, WA 98126 206-252-9570
|
|
15 to 1 | 18 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Sacajawea Elementary School
700 NE 1123th St
Vancouver, WA 98685 360-313-2750
|
|
19 to 1 | 21 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Sanislo Elementary School
1812 SW Myrtle St
Seattle, WA 98106 206-252-8380
|
|
18 to 1 | 17 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Schmitz Park Elementary School
5000 SW Spokane St
Seattle, WA 98116 206-252-9700
|
|
22 to 1 | 15 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Stevens Elementary School
1242 18 Av East
Seattle, WA 98112 206-252-3400
|
|
16 to 1 | 21 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
T T Minor Elementary School
1700 East Union St
Seattle, WA 98122 206-252-3230
|
|
14 to 1 | 15 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
The New School At South Shore
3528 South Ferdinand St
Seattle, WA 98118 206-252-6560
|
|
15 to 1 | 25 | Prekindergarten | 6th Grade |
|
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
2401 South Irving St
Seattle, WA 98144 206-252-2800
|
|
12 to 1 | 22 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Van Asselt Elementary School
7201 Beacon Av South
Seattle, WA 98108 206-252-7500
|
|
16 to 1 | 30 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
View Ridge Elementary School
3250 Spruce Ave
Bremerton, WA 98310 360-478-5075
|
|
16 to 1 | 33 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Washington Middle School
3100 Cain Rd SE
Olympia, WA 98501 360-596-3000
|
|
21 to 1 | 37 | 5th Grade | 8th Grade |
|
Wedgwood Elementary School
2720 NE 85 St
Seattle, WA 98115 206-252-5670
|
|
20 to 1 | 23 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
West Woodland Elementary School
5601 4 Av NW
Seattle, WA 98107 206-252-1600
|
|
22 to 1 | 20 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Whitman Middle School
9201 15 Av NW
Seattle, WA 98117 206-252-1200
|
|
20 to 1 | 45 | Kindergarten | 8th Grade |
|
Whittier Elementary School
1320 NW 75 St
Seattle, WA 98117 206-252-1650
|
|
22 to 1 | 20 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Wing Luke Elementary School
3701 South Kenyon St
Seattle, WA 98118 206-252-7630
|
|
17 to 1 | 20 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
Middle Schools within the Seattle Public Schools
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Aki Kurose Middle School
3928 South Graham St
Seattle, WA 98118 206-252-7700
|
|
14 to 1 | 30 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
|
Catharine Blaine K-8
2550 34 Av West
Seattle, WA 98199 206-252-1920
|
|
21 to 1 | 25 | Kindergarten | 8th Grade |
|
Denny Middle School
8402 30 Av SW
Seattle, WA 98126 206-252-9000
|
|
15 to 1 | 41 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
|
Eckstein Middle School
3003 NE 75 St
Seattle, WA 98115 206-252-5010
|
|
21 to 1 | 58 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
|
Hamilton International Middle School
4400 Interlake Ave North
Seattle, WA 98103 206-252-5810
|
|
18 to 1 | 38 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
|
Madison Middle School
3429 45th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116 206-252-9200
|
|
20 to 1 | 46 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
|
Madrona K-8
1121 33 Av
Seattle, WA 98122 206-252-3100
|
|
17 to 1 | 24 | Prekindergarten | 8th Grade |
|
Mcclure Middle School
1915 1 Av West
Seattle, WA 98119 206-252-1900
|
|
18 to 1 | 31 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
|
Meany Middle School
301 21 Av East
Seattle, WA 98112 206-252-2500
|
|
14 to 1 | 30 | 6th Grade | 9th Grade |
|
Mercer Middle School
1600 South Columbian Wy
Seattle, WA 98108 206-252-8000
|
|
17 to 1 | 40 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
|
Washington Middle School
3100 Cain Rd SE
Olympia, WA 98501 360-596-3000
|
|
21 to 1 | 37 | 5th Grade | 8th Grade |
|
Whitman Middle School
9201 15 Av NW
Seattle, WA 98117 206-252-1200
|
|
20 to 1 | 45 | Kindergarten | 8th Grade |
High Schools within the Seattle Public Schools
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ballard High School
1418 NW 65 St
Seattle, WA 98117 206-252-1000
|
|
21 to 1 | 78 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
Cleveland High School
5511 15 Ave South
Seattle, WA 98108 206-252-7800
|
|
18 to 1 | 38 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
Franklin High School
3013 South Mt Baker Bv
Seattle, WA 98144 206-252-6150
|
|
20 to 1 | 65 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
Garfield High School
400 23 Ave
Seattle, WA 98122 206-252-2270
|
|
24 to 1 | 70 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
Ingraham High School
1819 North 135 St
Seattle, WA 98133 206-252-3880
|
|
17 to 1 | 62 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
Middle College High School
401 NE Northgate Wy
Seattle, WA 98125 206-366-7940
|
|
13 to 1 | 14 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
Nathan Hale High School
10750 30 Av NE
Seattle, WA 98125 206-252-3680
|
|
20 to 1 | 53 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
Rainier Beach High School
8815 Seward Park Av South
Seattle, WA 98118 206-252-6350
|
|
17 to 1 | 26 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
Roosevelt High School
1410 NE 66 St
Seattle, WA 98115 206-252-4810
|
|
20 to 1 | 82 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
Sealth High School
5950 Delridge Way SW
Seattle, WA 98106 206-252-8550
|
|
18 to 1 | 48 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
The Center School
305 Harrison St
Seattle, WA 98109 206-252-9850
|
|
19 to 1 | 14 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
West Seattle High School
3000 California Av SW
Seattle, WA 98116 206-252-8800
|
|
19 to 1 | 63 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
Other Schools within the Seattle Public Schools (Alternative, Special Education)
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ae #2 (decatur)
7711 43 Av NE
Seattle, WA 98115 206-252-5300
|
|
20 to 1 | 17 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
African American Academy K-8
8311 Beacon Av South
Seattle, WA 98118 206-252-6650
|
|
16 to 1 | 22 | Kindergarten | 8th Grade |
|
As #1 (pinehurst) K-8
11530 12 Av NE
Seattle, WA 98125 206-252-4600
|
|
15 to 1 | 13 | Kindergarten | 8th Grade |
|
Birth To 3 Contracts
2445 3rd Av South
Seattle, WA 98134 206-252-0806
|
|
not available | not available | Prekindergarten | Prekindergarten |
|
Childhaven
302 Brdway Av
Seattle, WA 98122 206-252-0806
|
|
not available | not available | 2nd Grade | 5th Grade |
|
Education Service Centers
3100 South Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108 206-366-7940
|
|
not available | not available | 6th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
Home School Resource Center
3516 Rucker
Everett, WA 98201 425-385-5150
|
|
not available | not available | Kindergarten | 12th Grade |
|
Hutch School
527 Minor Av North
Seattle, WA 98109 206-288-1079
|
|
not available | not available | Prekindergarten | 12th Grade |
|
Interagency Programs
3100 South Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108 206-252-6816
|
|
not available | not available | 6th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
Nova High School
2410 East Cherry St
Seattle, WA 98122 206-252-3500
|
|
22 to 1 | 15 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
Orca (columbia)
5215 46 Ave South
Seattle, WA 98118 206-252-6900
|
|
22 to 1 | 18 | Kindergarten | 7th Grade |
|
Pathfinder K-8
5012 SW Genesee St
Seattle, WA 98116 206-252-9710
|
|
18 to 1 | 21 | Kindergarten | 8th Grade |
|
Residential Consortium
2142 10 Av West
Seattle, WA 98119 206-252-0832
|
|
not available | not available | Prekindergarten | 12th Grade |
|
Salmon Bay School
1810 NW 65 St
Seattle, WA 98117 206-252-1720
|
|
19 to 1 | 31 | Kindergarten | 8th Grade |
|
Secondary Bilingual Orientation Center
411 Boston St
Seattle, WA 98109 206-252-2200
|
|
14 to 1 | 17 | 6th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
South Lake High School
8601 Rainier Ave South
Seattle, WA 98118 206-252-6600
|
|
12 to 1 | 11 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
Special Education Home Instruction
1330 North 90 St
Seattle, WA 98103 206-252-0806
|
|
not available | not available | 2nd Grade | 5th Grade |
|
Special Education Service School
2445 3rd Av
Seattle, WA 98124 206-252-0100
|
|
not available | not available | Prekindergarten | 12th Grade |
|
Summit K-12
11051 34 Av NE
Seattle, WA 98125 206-252-4500
|
|
17 to 1 | 31 | Kindergarten | 12th Grade |
|
Tops K-8
2500 Franklin Av East
Seattle, WA 98102 206-252-3510
|
|
20 to 1 | 27 | Kindergarten | 8th Grade |
General District Statistics
- Per capita income: $30,287
- Median family income: $62,130
- Median male income: $30,513
- Median female income: $24,318
- Median income of a renter: $31,754
- Median income of a home owner: $66,214
- Number of Households making:
10 - 25k 25 - 40k 40 - 60k 60 - 100k 100k+ 17,360 16,050 21,950 32,610 27,710
