Earlham Community School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Earlham Community School District has more than 600 students and 50 teachers and support staff. The tables below display teacher and administration salaries at Earlham Community School District. The data is obtained from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Earlham Community School District Teacher Salary Details
This table lists average salary and ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Des Moines-West Des Moines 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 | $35,710 | $29,170-$46,990 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $59,300 | $47,380 - $75,870 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,400 | $46,090 - $79,610 |
| Middle School Teacher | $58,380 | $45,750 - $78,880 |
| High School Teacher | $64,410 | $47,870 - $82,100 |
| PE Teacher | $51,920 | $15,080 - $83,850 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, 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 average salary and ranges for special education teachers who work for Earlham Community School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $62,300 | $50,110 - $79,500 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, 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) | $54,570 | $37,540-$75,740 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $118,360 | $79,840 - $153,260 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $61,500 | $48,120 - $78,930 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, 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 Earlham Community School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Iowa | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $11,051 | $14,423 |
| Administrators | $13,953 | $16,613 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Earlham Community School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Earlham 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 Earlham Community School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 51 | 51 | 52 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 18 | 18 | 18 |
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 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
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 Earlham Community School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 28 | 28 | 24 |
| Other Support Staff | 17 | 16 | 14 |
Earlham Community School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Earlham Community School District manages 3 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:
- Van Meter Community School District (2 Schools)
- West Central Valley Community School District (4 Schools)
- Adel-Desoto-Minburn Community School District (4 Schools)
- Winterset Community School District (5 Schools)
- Waukee High School (12 Schools)
Earlham Community School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Elementary School 535 North Chestnut Ave Earlham IA 50072 (515) 758-2213 | PK-6 | 26 | 343 |
| Earlham High School 535 North Chestnut Ave Earlham IA 50072 (515) 758-2235 | 9-12 | 19 | 208 |
| Earlham Middle School 535 North Chestnut Ave Earlham IA 50072 (515) 758-2214 | 7-8 | 8 | 98 |