Guthrie Center Community School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over forty teachers and instructors and 500 students enrolled at the 3 schools managed by Guthrie Center Community School District. The Guthrie Center Community School District teacher salary details displayed in the data tables below are obtained from several sources as listed below each of the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Guthrie Center Community School District Teacher Salary Details
The table below lists salary ranges for teachers as provided 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 salary ranges for special education teachers who work for Guthrie Center 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
See average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including 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 Guthrie Center Community School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Iowa | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,796 | $14,423 |
| Administrators | $12,400 | $16,613 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Guthrie Center Community School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Guthrie Center 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 Guthrie Center Community School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 45 | 46 | 46 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 23 | 21 | 23 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 16 | 18 | 16 |
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 | 14 | 18 |
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 Guthrie Center Community School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Other Support Staff | 13 | 12 | 10 |
Guthrie Center Community School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Guthrie Center Community School District oversees 3 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Panorama Community School District (3 Schools)
- Adair-Casey Community School District (2 Schools)
- West Central Valley Community School District (4 Schools)
- Coon Rapids-Bayard Community School District (2 Schools)
- C And M Community School District (7 Schools)
Guthrie Center Community School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guthrie Center Elementary School 900 North 4th St Guthrie Center IA 50115 (641) 332-2720 | PK-6 | 24 | 329 |
| Guthrie Center High School 906 School St Guthrie Center IA 50115 (641) 332-2236 | 9-12 | 17 | 158 |
| Guthrie Center Junior High School 906 School St Guthrie Center IA 50115 (641) 332-2974 | 7-8 | 5 | 80 |