DMPS -- Des Moines Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than 2,000 teachers and instructors and twenty nine thousand students that are enrolled at the 61 schools operated by Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS). The Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) teacher salary figures presented in the tables below are taken from several government agencies 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.
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DMPS Teacher Salary Details
The following table lists the average salary for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Des Moines-West Des Moines 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 | $31,520 | $22,340-$46,330 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $65,260 | $40,920 - $81,800 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,370 | $37,890 - $89,630 |
| Middle School Teacher | $67,710 | $46,810 - $102,970 |
| High School Teacher | $66,660 | $48,100 - $82,300 |
| PE Teacher | $40,730 | $19,080 - $72,990 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Des Moines-West Des Moines, 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 are employed by DMPS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $31,520 | $22,340-$46,330 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $60,160 | $45,120 - $81,010 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Des Moines-West Des Moines, 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, counselors, and librarians for the Des Moines-West Des Moines area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $47,930 | $31,160-$81,290 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $114,160 | $69,920 - $155,350 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $65,030 | $42,520 - $94,850 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Des Moines-West Des Moines, 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 Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Iowa | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $22,315 | $14,414 |
| Administrators | $21,947 | $16,613 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Des Moines Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS). 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 Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 2,280 | 2,308 | 2,402 |
| Preschool Teachers | 89 | 92 | 98 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 197 | 199 | 208 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 1,411 | 1,440 | 1,507 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 583 | 576 | 589 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 28 | 28 | 70 |
| Teaching Assistants | 572 | 584 | 588 |
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 Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 1,545 | 1,545 | 1,513 |
| District Administrators | 61 | 68 | 68 |
| District Support Staff | 126 | 115 | 115 |
| School Administrators | 133 | 132 | 138 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 134 | 133 | 131 |
| Student Support Staff | 415 | 409 | 365 |
| Other Support Staff | 693 | 690 | 695 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 47 | 49 |
| Guidance Counselors | 52 | 59 | 59 |
| Other School Counselors | - | - | 59 |
Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) Schools
We have listed the 61 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) 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:
- Saydel Community School District (3 Schools)
- Johnston Community School District (8 Schools)
- West Des Moines Community Schools (14 Schools)
- Urbandale Community School District (8 Schools)
- Norwalk Community School District (4 Schools)
Des Moines Public Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brody Middle School 2501 Park Ave Des Moines IA 50321 (515) 242-8443 |
6-8 | 42 | 745 |
| Brubaker Elementary School 2900 East 42nd St Des Moines IA 50317 (515) 242-8405 |
PK-5 | 51 | 642 |
| Callanan Middle School 3010 Center St Des Moines IA 50312 (515) 242-8101 |
6-8 | 43 | 620 |
| Capitol View Elementary School 320 East 16th Des Moines IA 50316 (515) 242-8402 |
PK-5 | 50 | 571 |
| Carver Elementary School 705 East University Ave Des Moines IA 50316 (515) 242-8418 |
PK-5 | 52 | 686 |
| Cattell Elementary School 3101 East 12th St Des Moines IA 50316 (515) 242-8403 |
KG-5 | 32 | 411 |
| Cowles Elementary School 6401 College Ave Des Moines IA 50324 (515) 242-7818 |
PK-8 | 23 | 390 |
| Downtown School 1800 Grand Ave Des Moines IA 50309 (515) 284-5848 |
KG-6 | 20 | 263 |
| East High School 815 East 13th St Des Moines IA 50316 (515) 242-7788 |
9-12 | 118 | 2,294 |
| Edmunds Fine Arts Academy 950 15th St Des Moines IA 50314 (515) 243-1174 |
PK-5 | 32 | 409 |
| Findley Elementary School 3025 Oxford St Des Moines IA 50313 (515) 242-8407 |
PK-5 | 29 | 348 |
| Garton Elementary School 2820 East 24th St Des Moines IA 50317 (515) 242-8408 |
PK-5 | 45 | 595 |
| Gateway Secondary School 1800 Grand Ave Des Moines IA 50309 (515) 242-7846 |
6-12 | 11 | 118 |
| Goodrell Middle School 3300 East 29th St Des Moines IA 50317 (515) 242-8444 |
6-8 | 36 | 619 |
| Greenwood Elementary School 316 37th St Des Moines IA 50312 (515) 242-8410 |
PK-5 | 29 | 414 |
| Hanawalt Elementary School 225 56th St Des Moines IA 50312 (515) 242-8411 |
PK-5 | 26 | 376 |
| Harding Middle School 203 East Euclid Ave Des Moines IA 50313 (515) 242-8445 |
6-8 | 59 | 700 |
| Hiatt Middle School 1430 East University Ave Des Moines IA 50316 (515) 242-7774 |
6-8 | 50 | 626 |
| Hillis Elementary School 2401 56th St Des Moines IA 50310 (515) 242-8412 |
PK-5 | 32 | 507 |
| Hoover High School 4800 Aurora Ave Des Moines IA 50310 (515) 242-7300 |
9-12 | 59 | 971 |
| Howe Elementary at Mann School 2900 Indianola Des Moines IA 50315 (515) 242-8413 |
PK-5 | 22 | 282 |
| Hoyt Middle School 2700 East 42nd St Des Moines IA 50317 (515) 242-8446 |
6-8 | 41 | 488 |
| Hubbell Elementary School 800 42nd St Des Moines IA 50312 (515) 242-8414 |
KG-5 | 27 | 447 |
| Jackson Elementary School 3825 Indianola Ave Des Moines IA 50315 (515) 242-8415 |
KG-5 | 30 | 418 |
| Jefferson Elementary School 2425 Watrous Ave Des Moines IA 50321 (515) 242-8416 |
KG-5 | 24 | 430 |
| King Elementary School 1849 Forest Ave Des Moines IA 50314 (515) 242-8417 |
PK-5 | 32 | 383 |
| Lincoln High School 2600 Sw 9th St Des Moines IA 50315 (515) 242-7500 |
9-12 | 121 | 2,190 |
| Lovejoy Elementary School 801 East Kenyon Ave Des Moines IA 50315 (515) 242-8419 |
PK-5 | 30 | 349 |
| Madison Elementary School 806 East Hoffman St Des Moines IA 50316 (515) 242-8420 |
PK-5 | 31 | 377 |
| Mccombs Middle School 201 Sw County Line Rd Des Moines IA 50320 (515) 242-8447 |
6-8 | 43 | 657 |
| Mckee Elementary School 2115 East 39th St Des Moines IA 50317 (515) 242-8646 |
PK-PK | 12 | 231 |
| Mckinley Elementary School 1610 Se 6th St Des Moines IA 50315 (515) 242-8423 |
PK-5 | 28 | 347 |
| Meredith Middle School 4827 Madison Ave Des Moines IA 50310 (515) 242-7250 |
6-8 | 47 | 715 |
| Merrill Middle School 5301 Grand Ave Des Moines IA 50312 (515) 242-8448 |
6-8 | 39 | 705 |
| Mitchell Early Childhood Center 111 Porter Des Moines IA 50310 (515) 323-8645 |
PK-PK | 16 | 382 |
| Monroe Elementary School 2250 30th St Des Moines IA 50310 (515) 242-8425 |
KG-5 | 46 | 553 |
| Morris Elementary School 1401 Geil Ave Des Moines IA 50315 (515) 242-8421 |
PK-5 | 50 | 612 |
| Moulton Elementary School 1541 8th St Des Moines IA 50314 (515) 242-8427 |
PK-8 | 37 | 519 |
| North High School 501 Holcomb Ave Des Moines IA 50313 (515) 242-7200 |
9-12 | 72 | 1,257 |
| Oak Park School 3928 6th Ave Des Moines IA 50313 (515) 242-8428 |
PK-5 | 32 | 396 |
| Orchard Place School 5412 Sw 9th St Des Moines IA 50315 (515) 287-9700 |
KG-12 | 12 | 95 |
| Park Ave Elementary School 3141 Sw 9th St Des Moines IA 50315 (515) 242-8429 |
PK-5 | 32 | 471 |
| Perkins Elementary at Samuelson School 4301 College Des Moines IA 50311 (515) 242-8430 |
PK-5 | 29 | 441 |
| Phillips Elementary School 1701 Lay St Des Moines IA 50317 (515) 242-8431 |
PK-5 | 22 | 407 |
| Pleasant Hill Elementary School 4801 East Oakwood Dr Des Moines IA 50327 (515) 242-8432 |
PK-5 | 18 | 309 |
| River Woods Elementary School 2929 Se 22nd St Des Moines IA 50320 (515) 242-8433 |
PK-5 | 41 | 571 |
| Roosevelt High School 4419 Center St Des Moines IA 50312 (515) 242-7272 |
9-12 | 77 | 1,716 |
| Ruby Van Meter School 710 28th St Des Moines IA 50312 (515) 242-8220 |
6-12 | 31 | 165 |
| Samuelson Elementary School 3929 Belaire Rd Des Moines IA 50310 (515) 242-8441 |
PK-5 | 35 | 515 |
| Scavo High School 3725 52nd St Des Moines IA 50310 (515) 242-7589 |
9-12 | 20 | 265 |
| Smouse Opportunity School 2820 Center St Des Moines IA 50312 (515) 242-8210 |
PK-8 | 23 | 132 |
| South Union Elementary School 4201 South Union Des Moines IA 50315 (515) 242-8409 |
PK-5 | 39 | 562 |
| Stowe Elementary School 1411 East 33rd St Des Moines IA 50317 (515) 242-8435 |
PK-5 | 32 | 363 |
| Studebaker Elementary School 300 East County Line Rd Des Moines IA 50315 (515) 242-8436 |
PK-5 | 30 | 479 |
| Walnut Street School 901 Walnut St Des Moines IA 50309 (515) 242-8438 |
PK-5 | 20 | 278 |
| Weeks Middle School 901 East Park Ave Des Moines IA 50315 (515) 242-8449 |
6-8 | 48 | 633 |
| Willard Elementary School 2941 Dean Ave Des Moines IA 50317 (515) 242-8439 |
PK-5 | 36 | 465 |
| Windsor Elementary School 5912 University Ave Des Moines IA 50311 (515) 242-8440 |
PK-5 | 28 | 394 |
| Woodlawn Early Childhood Center 4000 Lower Beaver Rd Des Moines IA 50310 (515) 242-7911 |
PK-PK | 13 | 265 |
| Wright Elementary School 5001 Sw 14th St Des Moines IA 50315 (515) 242-8442 |
PK-5 | 17 | 258 |