Fort Dodge Community School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 200 teachers are employed at Fort Dodge Community School District. The tables below provide school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Iowa, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Iowa Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table lists average salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Iowa. 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 | $35,760 | $27,730-$48,390 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $58,170 | $47,020 - $75,860 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,110 | $47,260 - $77,400 |
| Middle School Teacher | $60,080 | $40,920 - $79,110 |
| High School Teacher | $61,860 | $47,480 - $79,270 |
| PE Teacher | $56,450 | $19,010 - $97,980 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Iowa, 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 average salary ranges for special education teachers in Iowa.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $35,760 | $27,730-$48,390 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $59,940 | $47,490 - $77,260 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Iowa, 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 and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the state of Iowa below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $51,980 | $36,080-$73,290 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $112,820 | $77,350 - $154,000 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $58,190 | $43,470 - $77,110 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Iowa, 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 Fort Dodge Community School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Iowa | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $19,426 | $14,422 |
| Administrators | $20,540 | $16,613 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Fort Dodge Community School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge Community School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 272 | 260 | 254 |
| Preschool Teachers | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 21 | 21 | 22 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 156 | 149 | 143 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 83 | 79 | 76 |
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 | 95 | 92 | 94 |
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 Fort Dodge Community School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 120 | 120 | 125 |
| District Support Staff | 18 | 16 | 15 |
| School Administrators | 13 | 12 | 14 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 17 | 17 | 18 |
| Student Support Staff | 21 | 21 | 22 |
| Other Support Staff | 49 | 50 | 52 |
| Guidance Counselors | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Other School Counselors | - | - | 10 |
Fort Dodge Community School District Schools
We have listed the 9 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Fort Dodge 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:
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- Eagle Grove Community School District (3 Schools)
Fort Dodge Community School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Elementary School 945 South 18th St Fort Dodge IA 50501 (515) 574-5882 | PK-4 | 32 | 481 |
| Cooper Elementary School 2420 14th Ave North Fort Dodge IA 50501 (515) 574-5602 | PK-4 | 19 | 283 |
| Duncombe Elementary School 615 North 16th St Fort Dodge IA 50501 (515) 574-5623 | KG-4 | 25 | 357 |
| Feelhaver Elementary School 1300 14th Ave North Fort Dodge IA 50501 (515) 574-5680 | PK-4 | 16 | 240 |
| Fort Dodge High School 819 North 25th St Fort Dodge IA 50501 (515) 955-1770 | 9-12 | 73 | 1,125 |
| Fort Dodge Middle School 800 North 32nd St Fort Dodge IA 50501 (515) 574-5691 | 5-8 | 66 | 1,048 |
| Riverside Elc 733 F St Fort Dodge IA 50501 (515) 574-5740 | PK-KG | 14 | 169 |