Douglas School District 51-1
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 200 teachers and support staff and 3,000 students enrolled at the 6 schools managed by Douglas School District 51-1. The Douglas School District 51-1 teacher and administration salary data displayed below are gathered from several government agencies as listed under each salary table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Douglas School District 51-1 Teacher Salary Details
This table details average salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Rapid City region. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $32,230 | $25,120-$43,160 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $50,450 | $41,530 - $62,560 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $49,380 | $40,390 - $63,120 |
| Middle School Teacher | $49,770 | $39,370 - $63,470 |
| High School Teacher | $49,070 | $38,240 - $62,140 |
| PE Teacher | $40,970 | $25,620 - $57,230 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Rapid City, 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 displays average salary ranges for special education teachers are employed by Douglas School District 51-1 and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $50,570 | $40,250 - $61,850 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Rapid City, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the Rapid City area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $84,850 | $63,710 - $100,970 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $47,900 | $27,710 - $65,670 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Rapid City, 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 Douglas School District 51-1 is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | South Dakota | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $10,585 | $10,977 |
| Administrators | $5,822 | $13,382 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Douglas School District 51-1 Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Douglas School District 51-1. 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 Douglas School District 51-1 per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 185 | 172 | 181 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 10 | 11 | 11 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 112 | 113 | 110 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 14 | - | 12 |
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 | 41 | 39 | 39 |
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 Douglas School District 51-1 are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 123 | 123 | 122 |
| District Administrators | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Other Support Staff | 74 | 76 | 77 |
Douglas School District 51-1 Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Douglas School District 51-1 operates 6 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:
- Rapid City Area Schools (26 Schools)
- New Underwood School District 51-3 (3 Schools)
- Hill City School District 51-2 (3 Schools)
- Meade School District 46-1 (10 Schools)
- Custer School District 16-1 (6 Schools)
Douglas School District 51-1 Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badger Clark / Carrousel School 401 Don Williams Dr Box Elder SD 57719 (605) 923-0080 |
KG-1 | 30 | 481 |
| Douglas High School 420 Patriot Dr Box Elder SD 57719 (605) 923-0030 |
9-12 | 47 | 689 |
| Douglas Middle School 401 Tower Rd Box Elder SD 57719 (605) 923-0050 |
6-8 | 43 | 590 |
| Douglas Preschool 421 Don Williams Dr Box Elder SD 57719 (605) 923-0090 |
PK-PK | 4 | 52 |
| Francis Case Elementary School 441 Don Williams Dr Box Elder SD 57719 (605) 923-0070 |
2-3 | 30 | 464 |
| Vandenberg Elementary School 600 North Ellsworth Rd Box Elder SD 57719 (605) 923-0060 |
4-5 | 27 | 427 |