Burlington Community School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
According to published data more than 300 teachers and instructors are employed at Burlington Community School District. The tables below profile teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Iowa, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Iowa Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table lists average salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Iowa. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $35,760 | $27,730-$48,390 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $58,170 | $47,020 - $75,860 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,110 | $47,260 - $77,400 |
| Middle School Teacher | $60,080 | $40,920 - $79,110 |
| High School Teacher | $61,860 | $47,480 - $79,270 |
| PE Teacher | $56,450 | $19,010 - $97,980 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Iowa, 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 in Iowa.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $35,760 | $27,730-$48,390 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $59,940 | $47,490 - $77,260 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Iowa, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the state of Iowa below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $51,980 | $36,080-$73,290 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $112,820 | $77,350 - $154,000 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $58,190 | $43,470 - $77,110 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Iowa, 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 Burlington Community School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Iowa | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $18,616 | $14,422 |
| Administrators | $16,079 | $16,613 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Burlington Community School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Burlington 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 Burlington Community School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 288 | 298 | 314 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 22 | 25 | 26 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 177 | 183 | 197 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 82 | 84 | 84 |
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 | 147 | 155 | 149 |
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 Burlington Community School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 176 | 176 | 174 |
| District Support Staff | 18 | 19 | 21 |
| School Administrators | 14 | 11 | 11 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 28 | 29 | 27 |
| Student Support Staff | 10 | 15 | 16 |
| Other Support Staff | 96 | 96 | 95 |
| Guidance Counselors | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Other School Counselors | - | - | 10 |
Burlington Community School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Burlington Community School District oversees 9 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- West Burlington Ind School District (3 Schools)
- Danville City Public Schools District (2 Schools)
- Mediapolis Community School District (3 Schools)
- Fort Madison Community School District (5 Schools)
- New London Community School District (2 Schools)
Burlington Community School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hawk Elementary School 2804 South 14th St Burlington IA 52601 (319) 753-5300 | PK-5 | 36 | 490 |
| Burlington Alternative School 2132 Madison Ave Burlington IA 52601 (319) 753-5092 | 9-12 | 3 | 112 |
| Burlington Community High School 421 Terrace Dr Burlington IA 52601 (319) 753-2211 | 9-12 | 81 | 1,112 |
| Corse Elementary School 700 South Starr St Burlington IA 52601 (319) 753-2707 | PK-5 | 25 | 328 |
| James Madison Middle School 3000 Mason Rd Burlington IA 52601 (319) 752-4393 | 6-8 | 35 | 470 |
| James Wilson Grimes School 800 South St Burlington IA 52601 (319) 753-0420 | PK-5 | 31 | 412 |
| North Hill Elementary School 825 North 9th St Burlington IA 52601 (319) 753-6363 | PK-5 | 30 | 415 |
| Oak Street Middle School 3075 Sunnyside Burlington IA 52601 (319) 752-8390 | 6-8 | 36 | 445 |
| Sunnyside Elementary School 2040 Sunnyside Ave Burlington IA 52601 (319) 753-5244 | PK-5 | 37 | 534 |