Dunkerton Community School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Dunkerton Community School District operates 2 schools with more than forty teachers. The Dunkerton Community School District teacher and administration salary details presented below are taken from several government 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.
Dunkerton Community School District Teacher Salary Details
The table below lists the average salary for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Waterloo-Cedar Falls region. 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 | $34,380 | $27,690-$45,440 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $59,940 | $48,080 - $74,950 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,150 | $47,220 - $77,500 |
| Middle School Teacher | $64,240 | $47,170 - $88,380 |
| High School Teacher | $61,260 | $47,520 - $77,800 |
| PE Teacher | $65,280 | $19,560 - $120,320 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Waterloo-Cedar Falls, 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 Dunkerton Community School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $57,940 | $47,490 - $73,220 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Waterloo-Cedar Falls, 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, including counselors and librarians for the Waterloo-Cedar Falls area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $49,020 | $35,240-$65,380 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $108,970 | $76,960 - $140,920 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $56,660 | $41,750 - $75,500 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Waterloo-Cedar Falls, 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 Dunkerton Community School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Iowa | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $11,978 | $14,423 |
| Administrators | $14,792 | $16,613 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Dunkerton Community School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Dunkerton 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 Dunkerton Community School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 40 | 42 | 42 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 20 | 23 | 23 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 15 | 15 | 14 |
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 | 12 | 12 | 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 Dunkerton Community School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 23 | 23 | 22 |
| Other Support Staff | 16 | 13 | 12 |
Dunkerton Community School District Schools
We have listed the 2 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Dunkerton 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:
- Jesup Community School District (6 Schools)
- Wapsie Valley Community School District (7 Schools)
- Waterloo Community School District (19 Schools)
- Denver Community School District (4 Schools)
- Independence Community School District (4 Schools)
Dunkerton Community School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunkerton Elementary School 509 Canfield Dunkerton IA 50626 (319) 822-4297 | PK-6 | 22 | 282 |
| Dunkerton High School 509 Canfield Dunkerton IA 50626 (319) 822-4296 | 7-12 | 12 | 211 |