Ceres Unified School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than 500 teachers and instructors and 10,000 students enrolled at the 24 schools managed by Ceres Unified School District. The tables below provide teacher and administration salaries at Ceres Unified School District. The data is sourced from multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Ceres Unified School District Teacher Salary Details
The following table details average salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Modesto and surrounding areas. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $84,840 | $64,380 - $101,550 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $84,990 | $58,320 - $104,450 |
| Middle School Teacher | $88,040 | $60,180 - $120,520 |
| High School Teacher | $85,630 | $61,550 - $102,690 |
| PE Teacher | $60,410 | $31,960 - $99,010 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Modesto, 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 ranges for special education teachers that work for Ceres Unified School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $79,570 | $57,900 - $102,820 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Modesto, 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, including counselors and librarians for the Modesto area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $143,060 | $100,610 - $178,340 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $86,280 | $56,200 - $122,130 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Modesto, 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 Ceres Unified School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | California | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $19,376 | $23,830 |
| Administrators | $22,204 | $20,024 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Ceres Unified School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Ceres Unified 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 Ceres Unified School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 517 | 518 | 541 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 52 | 50 | 56 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 307 | 309 | 334 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 157 | 155 | 149 |
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 | 21 | 18 | 20 |
| Teaching Assistants | 148 | 175 | 189 |
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 Ceres Unified School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 489 | 489 | 474 |
| District Support Staff | 48 | 50 | 54 |
| School Administrators | 28 | 27 | 26 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 79 | 81 | 70 |
| Student Support Staff | 44 | 45 | 53 |
| Other Support Staff | 290 | 280 | 265 |
| Guidance Counselors | 13 | 13 | 19 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 9 | 8 | 12 |
Ceres Unified School District Schools
We have listed the 24 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Ceres Unified School District in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
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Ceres Unified School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Ceres
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argus High (continuation) School 2555 Lawrence St Ceres CA 95307 (209) 556-1800 |
9-12 | 8 | 273 |
| Blaker-Kinser Junior High School 1601 Kinser Rd Ceres CA 95307 (209) 556-1810 |
7-8 | 26 | 612 |
| Carroll Fowler Elementary School 2611 Garrison St Ceres CA 95307 (209) 556-1640 |
KG-6 | 27 | 655 |
| Caswell Elementary School 1800 North Central Ave Ceres CA 95307 (209) 556-1620 |
KG-6 | 20 | 502 |
| Central Valley High School 4033 Central Ave Ceres CA 95307 (209) 556-1900 |
9-12 | 66 | 1,686 |
| Ceres High School 2320 Central Ave Ceres CA 95307 (209) 556-1920 |
9-12 | 65 | 1,610 |
| Cesar Chavez Junior High 2701 E.gate Blvd Ceres CA 95307 (209) 556-1830 |
7-8 | 23 | 557 |
| Don Pedro Elementary School 2300 Don Pedro Rd Ceres CA 95307 (209) 556-1630 |
KG-6 | 23 | 552 |
| Endeavor Alternative School 2555 Lawrence St Ceres CA 95307 (209) 556-1805 |
KG-12 | 5 | 128 |
| Joel J. Hidahl Elementary School 2351 East Redwood Rd Ceres CA 95307 (209) 556-1650 |
KG-6 | 19 | 469 |
| La Rosa Elementary School 2800 E.gate Blvd Ceres CA 95307 (209) 556-1660 |
KG-6 | 26 | 608 |
| Lucas Elementary 3500 Rose Ave Ceres CA 95307 (209) 556-1500 |
KG-6 | 8 | 182 |
| Mae Hensley Junior High School 1806 Moffet Rd Ceres CA 95307 (209) 556-1820 |
7-8 | 25 | 644 |
| Samuel Vaughn Elementary School 3618 Helen Perry Rd Ceres CA 95307 (209) 556-1690 |
KG-6 | 23 | 609 |
| Sinclear Elementary School 1211 Hackett Rd Ceres CA 95307 (209) 556-1680 |
KG-6 | 26 | 685 |
| Walter White Elementary School 2904 Sixth St Ceres CA 95307 (209) 556-1710 |
KG-6 | 31 | 651 |
| Whitmore Charter High School 3435 Don Pedro Rd Ceres CA 95307 (209) 556-1617 |
9-12 | 7 | 139 |
| Whitmore Charter School 3435 Don Pedro Rd Ceres CA 95307 (209) 556-1610 |
KG-12 | 0.4 | 12 |
| Whitmore Charter School of Technology 3435 Don Pedro Rd Ceres CA 95307 (209) 556-1610 |
KG-8 | 22 | 426 |
Teaching in Modesto
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Robert Adkison Elementary School 1824 Nadine Ave Modesto CA 95351 (209) 556-1600 |
KG-6 | 27 | 649 |
| Summit Charter Academy 2036 East Hatch Rd Modesto CA 95351 (209) 538-8082 |
KG-5 | 18 | 406 |
| Virginia Parks Elementary School 1021 Moffett Rd Modesto CA 95351 (209) 556-1670 |
KG-6 | 27 | 670 |
| Westport Elementary School 5218 South Carpenter Modesto CA 95358 (209) 556-1700 |
KG-6 | 18 | 454 |