Ballard Community School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 100 educators and two thousand students that are enrolled at the 4 schools operated by Ballard Community School District. The tables below detail administration and teacher salaries at Ballard Community School District. 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.
Ballard Community School District Teacher Salary Details
The table below displays salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Ames 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $34,520 | $28,500-$47,390 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,190 | $48,830 - $80,340 |
| Middle School Teacher | $64,250 | $47,580 - $80,760 |
| High School Teacher | $65,610 | $48,450 - $81,930 |
| PE Teacher | $48,380 | $20,890 - $82,130 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Ames, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers that work for Ballard Community School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $63,790 | $48,790 - $81,280 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Ames, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Ames area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $51,560 | $37,400-$67,960 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $116,010 | $78,790 - $160,490 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $56,690 | $50,260 - $73,510 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, 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 Ballard Community School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Iowa | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,672 | $14,422 |
| Administrators | $27,053 | $16,613 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Ballard Community School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Ballard 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 Ballard Community School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 113 | 112 | 108 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 71 | 70 | 66 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 31 | 31 | 30 |
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 | 27 | 26 | 18 |
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 Ballard Community School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 41 | 41 | 38 |
| Other Support Staff | 21 | 20 | 19 |
Ballard Community School District Schools
We have listed the 4 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Ballard Community School District 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:
- North Polk Community School District (4 Schools)
- Ames Community School District (8 Schools)
- Collins-Maxwell Community School District (2 Schools)
- Madrid Community School District (3 Schools)
- Ankeny Community School District (15 Schools)
Ballard Community School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Cambridge
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Elementary School 505 West Fourth St Cambridge IA 50046 (515) 220-4306 | 3-5 | 24 | 375 |
Teaching in Huxley
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard Community High School 701 Ballard Dr Huxley IA 50124 (515) 597-2971 | 9-12 | 30 | 510 |
| Ballard Community Junior High School 509 North Main Ave Huxley IA 50124 (515) 597-2815 | 6-8 | 25 | 400 |
Teaching in Slater
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Elementary School 105 East Main St Slater IA 50244 (515) 228-3890 | PK-2 | 28 | 435 |