Colo-Nesco Community School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Colo-Nesco Community School District has over 500 students and 40 teachers. The Colo-Nesco Community School District faculty and staff salary data provided in the tables below are gathered from several government sources as listed below the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Colo-Nesco Community School District Teacher Salary Details
The table below displays the average salary for teachers that is sourced 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 the average salary for special education teachers that work for Colo-Nesco 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
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff 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 Colo-Nesco Community School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Iowa | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $11,674 | $14,423 |
| Administrators | $9,483 | $16,613 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Colo-Nesco Community School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Colo-Nesco 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 Colo-Nesco Community School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 38 | 38 | 41 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 21 | 22 | 23 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 14 | 13 | 13 |
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 | 10 | 10 | 13 |
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 Colo-Nesco Community School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Other Support Staff | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Colo-Nesco Community School District Schools
We have listed the 6 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Colo-Nesco 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:
- Nevada Community School District (3 Schools)
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- Collins-Maxwell Community School District (2 Schools)
- Baxter Community School District (2 Schools)
- Ballard Community School District (4 Schools)
Colo-Nesco Community School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Colo
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colo-Nesco Elementary Learning Center 919 West St Colo IA 50056 (641) 377-2284 | 5-6 | 6 | 66 |
| Colo-Nesco High School 919 West St Colo IA 50056 (641) 377-2282 | 7-12 | 16 | 214 |
Teaching in Mc Callsburg
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colo-Nesco Early Learning Center 400 Latrobe Mc Callsburg IA 50154 (515) 434-2302 | PK-PK | 4 | 25 |
Teaching in Zearing
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colo-Nesco Elementary Learning Center 407 North Center Zearing IA 50278 (641) 487-7411 | KG-4 | 13 | 171 |