De Soto Area School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over forty teachers and instructors are employed at De Soto Area School District. The tables below provide teacher salaries for the entire state of Wisconsin, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Wisconsin Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table details salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Wisconsin. 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 | $36,500 | $28,530-$46,090 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $60,320 | $39,990 - $79,340 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,960 | $48,610 - $84,470 |
| Middle School Teacher | $65,220 | $47,870 - $79,990 |
| High School Teacher | $66,880 | $48,550 - $83,340 |
| PE Teacher | $56,450 | $28,010 - $76,370 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Wisconsin, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers in Wisconsin.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $36,500 | $28,530-$46,090 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $64,400 | $47,940 - $79,210 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $58,530 | $39,420-$76,430 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $114,890 | $82,010 - $140,520 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $66,440 | $47,470 - $86,510 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Wisconsin, 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 De Soto Area School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Wisconsin | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $19,982 | $29,464 |
| Administrators | $21,000 | $27,007 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
De Soto Area School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by De Soto Area 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 De Soto Area School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 45 | 44 | 45 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 19 | 17 | 17 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 25 | 25 | 25 |
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 De Soto Area School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 22 | 22 | 25 |
| Other Support Staff | 12 | 11 | 12 |
De Soto Area School District Schools
We have listed the 4 schools and their contact information, which is operated by De Soto Area 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:
- Seneca School District (3 Schools)
- Viroqua Area School District (6 Schools)
- North Crawford School District (2 Schools)
- Westby Area School District (4 Schools)
- School District of La Crosse (21 Schools)
De Soto Area School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in De Soto
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Soto High School 615 Main St De Soto WI 54624 (608) 648-0100 | 9-12 | 17 | 182 |
| De Soto Middle School 615 Main St De Soto WI 54624 (608) 648-0100 | 6-8 | 8 | 103 |
| Prairie View Elementary School E3245 County Rd North De Soto WI 54624 (608) 648-2227 | PK-5 | 10 | 130 |
Teaching in Stoddard
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoddard Elementary School 300 North Cottage St Stoddard WI 54658 (608) 457-2101 | PK-5 | 10 | 135 |