Graettinger Community School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 30 teachers and support staff and 400 students that are enrolled at the 3 schools operated by Graettinger Community School District. The tables below provide teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Iowa, due to more localized data not being available. The data is sourced from a number of 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, the table below lists average salary ranges for teachers as provided 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
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff 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 Graettinger Community School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Iowa | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $11,829 | $14,423 |
| Administrators | $12,045 | $16,613 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Graettinger Community School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Graettinger 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 Graettinger Community School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 33 | 30 | 34 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 17 | 15 | 17 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 11 | 10 | 11 |
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.
| 2013 | 2014 |
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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 Graettinger Community School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 16 | 16 | 18 |
| Other Support Staff | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Graettinger Community School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Graettinger Community School District operates 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:
- Emmetsburg Community School District (3 Schools)
- Ruthven-Ayrshire Community School District (2 Schools)
- Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District (4 Schools)
- Spencer Community School District (5 Schools)
- Okoboji Community School District (3 Schools)
Graettinger Community School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Graettinger
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graettinger / Terril High School 400 West Lost Island St Graettinger IA 51342 (712) 859-3286 | 9-12 | 12 | 119 |
| Graettinger-Terril Middle School 400 West Lost Island St Graettinger IA 51342 (712) 859-3286 | 6-8 | 6 | 68 |
Teaching in Terril
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graettinger-Terril Elementary School 101 South Schooley St Terril IA 51364 (712) 859-3286 | PK-5 | 15 | 179 |