Decorah Community School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
It is estimated that over 100 teachers and instructors are employed at Decorah Community School District. The tables below profile teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Iowa, due to more localized data not being available. The data is obtained from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Iowa Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below displays average salary and ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Iowa. 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 | $33,760 | $21,790-$55,440 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $55,840 | $38,220 - $75,210 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $57,720 | $38,280 - $78,680 |
| Middle School Teacher | $58,950 | $38,150 - $79,420 |
| High School Teacher | $60,490 | $39,800 - $79,850 |
| PE Teacher | $45,310 | $18,480 - $74,700 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Iowa, 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 average salary and ranges for special education teachers in Iowa.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $33,760 | $21,790-$55,440 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $56,630 | $38,000 - $75,730 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Iowa, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of Iowa below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $46,850 | $29,780-$75,120 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $107,470 | $69,890 - $146,270 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $56,310 | $38,100 - $77,030 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Iowa, 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 Decorah Community School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Iowa | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $16,824 | $14,423 |
| Administrators | $17,833 | $16,613 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Decorah Community School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Decorah Community School District. 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 Decorah Community School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 120 | 122 | 123 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 11 | 10 | 11 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 64 | 69 | 69 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 38 | 38 | 39 |
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 | 40 | 36 | 43 |
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 Decorah Community School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 64 | 64 | 61 |
| Other Support Staff | 35 | 37 | 37 |
Decorah Community School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Decorah Community School District oversees 5 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- South Winneshiek Community School District (3 Schools)
- North Winneshiek Community School District (2 Schools)
- Allamakee Community School District (5 Schools)
- Howard-Winneshiek Community School District (6 Schools)
- TURKEY VALLEY COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT (2 Schools)
Decorah Community School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrie Lee Elementary School 210 Vernon St Decorah IA 52101 (563) 382-3771 |
3-4 | 18 | 251 |
| Decorah High School 100 Claiborne Dr Decorah IA 52101 (563) 382-3643 |
9-12 | 37 | 591 |
| Decorah Middle School 405 Winnebago St Decorah IA 52101 (563) 382-8427 |
5-8 | 34 | 454 |
| John Cline Elementary School 101 Claiborne Dr Decorah IA 52101 (563) 382-3125 |
KG-2 | 27 | 315 |
| West Side Elementary School 301 Center St Decorah IA 52101 (563) 382-4451 |
PK-KG | 5 | 56 |