DUSD -- Downey Unified School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than 900 teachers and nineteen thousand students that are enrolled at the 20 schools managed by DUSD. The tables below profile teacher salaries for the entire state of California, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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California Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table lists the average salary for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of California. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $94,310 | $53,300 - $122,910 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $90,470 | $57,530 - $128,690 |
| Middle School Teacher | $93,000 | $60,810 - $125,480 |
| High School Teacher | $92,960 | $60,640 - $128,680 |
| PE Teacher | $62,390 | $31,160 - $98,470 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of California, 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 the average salary for special education teachers in California.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $86,440 | $50,840 - $125,080 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of California, 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 state of California below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $134,520 | $92,420 - $170,620 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $81,100 | $47,420 - $130,020 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of California, 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 DUSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | California | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $27,293 | $23,830 |
| Administrators | $25,652 | $20,024 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Downey Unified School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by DUSD. 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 DUSD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 862 | 870 | 881 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 51 | 58 | 56 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 505 | 474 | 496 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 307 | 319 | 328 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 50 | 52 | 53 |
| Teaching Assistants | 142 | 168 | 218 |
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 DUSD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 457 | 457 | 473 |
| District Support Staff | 52 | 49 | 51 |
| School Administrators | 41 | 41 | 40 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 67 | 72 | 75 |
| Student Support Staff | 36 | 35 | 40 |
| Other Support Staff | 208 | 257 | 264 |
| Guidance Counselors | 31 | 31 | 32 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 18 | 18 | 19 |
DUSD Schools
We have listed the 20 schools and their contact information, which is operated by DUSD in the list 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:
- Little Lake City Elementary School District (9 Schools)
- Paramount Unified School District (19 Schools)
- Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District (29 Schools)
- Bellflower Unified School District (15 Schools)
- Lynwood Unified School District (20 Schools)
Downey Unified School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda Elementary School 8613 East Alameda St Downey CA 90242 (562) 904-3589 |
KG-3 | 30 | 662 |
| Carpenter Elementary School 9439 East Foster Rd Downey CA 90242 (562) 904-3588 |
4-5 | 17 | 524 |
| Columbus Continuation School 12330 Woodruff Ave Downey CA 90241 (562) 904-3552 |
9-12 | 17 | 323 |
| Downey High School 11040 Brookshire Ave Downey CA 90241 (562) 869-7301 |
9-12 | 167 | 4,363 |
| East Middle School 10301 South Woodruff Ave Downey CA 90241 (562) 904-3586 |
6-8 | 55 | 1,412 |
| Gallatin Elementary School 9513 Brookshire Ave Downey CA 90240 (562) 904-3583 |
KG-5 | 26 | 700 |
| Gauldin Elementary School 9724 Spry St Downey CA 90242 (562) 904-3582 |
KG-5 | 23 | 608 |
| Griffiths Middle School 9633 Tweedy Ln Downey CA 90240 (562) 904-3580 |
6-8 | 56 | 1,357 |
| Imperial Elementary School 8133 Imperial Hwy Downey CA 90242 (562) 904-3578 |
KG-3 | 24 | 569 |
| Lewis Elementary School 13220 South Bellflower Blvd Downey CA 90242 (562) 904-3590 |
KG-5 | 29 | 772 |
| Old River Elementary School 11995 Old River Sch Rd Downey CA 90242 (562) 904-3561 |
4-5 | 24 | 745 |
| Price Elementary School 9525 South Tweedy Ln Downey CA 90240 (562) 904-3575 |
KG-5 | 33 | 863 |
| Rio Hondo Elementary School 7731 East Muller St Downey CA 90241 (562) 904-3568 |
KG-5 | 33 | 855 |
| Rio San Gabriel Elementary School 9338 Gotham St Downey CA 90241 (562) 904-3567 |
KG-5 | 29 | 806 |
| Sussman Middle School 12500 Birchdale Ave Downey CA 90242 (562) 904-3572 |
6-8 | 50 | 1,159 |
| Unsworth Elementary School 9001 Lindsey Ave Downey CA 90240 (562) 904-3576 |
KG-5 | 24 | 649 |
| Ward Elementary School 8851 East Adoree St Downey CA 90242 (562) 904-3591 |
KG-3 | 17 | 444 |
| Warren High School 8141 De Palma St Downey CA 90241 (562) 869-7306 |
9-12 | 144 | 3,801 |
| West Middle School 11985 Old River Sch Rd Downey CA 90242 (562) 904-3565 |
6-8 | 57 | 1,503 |
| Williams Elementary School 7530 East Arnett St Downey CA 90241 (562) 904-3564 |
KG-3 | 26 | 720 |