Howard-Winneshiek Community School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than 90 teachers and instructors and 1000 students enrolled at the 6 schools managed by Howard-Winneshiek Community School District. The tables below detail teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Iowa, due to more localized data not being available. The data is taken 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, this table details the average salary for teachers, which is 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 lists the average salary 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 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 Howard-Winneshiek Community School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Iowa | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $20,812 | $14,422 |
| Administrators | $23,051 | $16,613 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Howard-Winneshiek Community School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Howard-Winneshiek 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 Howard-Winneshiek Community School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 91 | 94 | 94 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 49 | 48 | 50 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 30 | 32 | 30 |
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 | 25 | 26 | 30 |
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 Howard-Winneshiek Community School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 58 | 58 | 52 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Other Support Staff | 35 | 37 | 32 |
Howard-Winneshiek Community School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Howard-Winneshiek Community School District oversees 6 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:
- North Winneshiek Community School District (2 Schools)
- Decorah Community School District (5 Schools)
- South Winneshiek Community School District (3 Schools)
- TURKEY VALLEY COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT (2 Schools)
- Riceville Community School District (2 Schools)
Howard-Winneshiek Community School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Cresco
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cresco Early Childhood Development Center School 1135 Canterbury St Cresco IA 52136 (563) 547-5424 | PK-KG | 4 | 63 |
| Cresco Junior High School 1000 4th Ave East Cresco IA 52136 (563) 547-2300 | 6-8 | 18 | 287 |
| Crestwood Elementary School 1000 4th Ave East Cresco IA 52136 (563) 547-2340 | KG-5 | 31 | 391 |
| Crestwood High School 1000 Schroder Dr Cresco IA 52136 (563) 547-2764 | 9-12 | 29 | 424 |
Teaching in Elma
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elma Elementary School 319 Oak St Elma IA 50628 (641) 393-2280 | PK-3 | 4 | 45 |
Teaching in Lime Springs
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Springs Elementary School 120 West Jackson Lime Springs IA 52155 (563) 566-2221 | PK-5 | 7 | 90 |