Ames Community School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Ames Community School District has more than four thousand students and 300 teachers and instructors. The tables below profile school administration and teacher salaries at Ames Community School District. The data is sourced 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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Ames Community School District Teacher Salary Details
This table details average salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Ames 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 | $31,740 | $21,540-$49,200 |
| Middle School Teacher | $56,230 | $37,500 - $73,660 |
| High School Teacher | $65,090 | $47,830 - $78,700 |
| PE Teacher | $41,340 | $18,400 - $60,260 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Ames, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the Ames area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $45,530 | $29,120-$61,900 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $110,380 | $78,140 - $152,560 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $53,080 | $48,910 - $62,420 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Ames, 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 Ames Community School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Iowa | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $34,069 | $14,422 |
| Administrators | $19,324 | $16,613 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Ames Community School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Ames 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 Ames Community School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 305 | 307 | 305 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 30 | 28 | 27 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 188 | 194 | 193 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 81 | 78 | 77 |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 3 | 10 | 11 |
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 Ames Community School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 184 | 184 | 171 |
| District Support Staff | 15 | 20 | 17 |
| School Administrators | 13 | 14 | 12 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 20 | 18 | 18 |
| Student Support Staff | 87 | 88 | 80 |
| Other Support Staff | 40 | 41 | 40 |
| Guidance Counselors | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Other School Counselors | - | - | 13 |
Ames Community School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Ames Community School District has 8 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
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Ames Community School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbie Sawyer Elementary School 4316 Ontario St Ames IA 50010 (515) 239-3790 |
KG-5 | 30 | 427 |
| Ames High School 1921 Ames High Dr Ames IA 50010 (515) 817-0600 |
9-12 | 78 | 1,271 |
| Ames Middle School 3915 Mortensen Rd Ames IA 50014 (515) 268-2400 |
6-8 | 69 | 945 |
| Edwards Elementary School 3622 Woodland St Ames IA 50010 (515) 239-3760 |
KG-5 | 24 | 289 |
| Fellows Elementary School 1400 Mc Kinley Ames IA 50010 (515) 239-3765 |
KG-5 | 32 | 497 |
| Kate Mitchell Elementary School 3521 Jewel Dr Ames IA 50010 (515) 239-3775 |
KG-5 | 21 | 302 |
| Meeker Elementary School 300 20th St Ames IA 50010 (515) 239-3770 |
KG-5 | 31 | 436 |
| Willson Beardshear School 3012 Duff Ave Ames IA 50010 (515) 268-2470 |
PK-KG | 10 | 286 |