Belle Plaine Community School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Belle Plaine Community School District has over 600 students and 40 teachers and support staff. The Belle Plaine Community School District district's salary information presented in the tables below are taken from several sources 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.
Belle Plaine Community School District Teacher Salary Details
The following table lists the average salary for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Cedar Rapids area. 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 | $36,230 | $27,600-$50,850 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $61,930 | $45,910 - $79,340 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,380 | $47,520 - $79,320 |
| Middle School Teacher | $66,660 | $45,940 - $99,900 |
| High School Teacher | $65,810 | $47,640 - $82,040 |
| PE Teacher | $55,000 | $19,430 - $98,250 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Cedar Rapids, 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 lists the average salary for special education teachers that work for Belle Plaine Community School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $60,980 | $48,370 - $79,240 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Cedar Rapids, 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 Cedar Rapids area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $53,520 | $35,470-$71,290 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $115,750 | $78,390 - $159,160 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $60,180 | $39,770 - $84,100 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Cedar Rapids, 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 Belle Plaine Community School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Iowa | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,000 | $14,423 |
| Administrators | $9,600 | $16,613 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Belle Plaine Community School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Belle Plaine 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 Belle Plaine Community School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 45 | 44 | 45 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 23 | 23 | 24 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 17 | 17 | 17 |
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 | 11 | 11 | 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 Belle Plaine Community School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Belle Plaine Community School District Schools
We have listed the 2 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Belle Plaine Community School District in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- H-L-V Community School District (2 Schools)
- Iowa Valley Community School District (2 Schools)
- Benton Community School District (6 Schools)
- Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Community School District (2 Schools)
- South Tama County Community School District (3 Schools)
Belle Plaine Community School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Plaine High School 610 13th Ave South Belle Plaine IA 52208 (319) 444-3720 | 7-12 | 22 | 247 |
| Longfellow Elementary School 707 7th St Belle Plaine IA 52208 (319) 444-3002 | PK-6 | 23 | 339 |