North Cedar Community School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 60 teachers and support staff and 900 students enrolled at the 4 schools operated by North Cedar 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 has been gathered through 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, the following table displays 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 displays 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 North Cedar Community School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Iowa | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $14,256 | $14,423 |
| Administrators | $15,588 | $16,613 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
North Cedar Community School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by North Cedar 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 North Cedar Community School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 61 | 63 | 65 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 32 | 35 | 34 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 20 | 19 | 21 |
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 | 20 | 26 | 26 |
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 North Cedar Community School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Other Support Staff | 22 | 19 | 20 |
North Cedar Community School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, North Cedar Community School District oversees 4 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:
- Tipton Community School District (3 Schools)
- Lisbon Community School District (3 Schools)
- Midland Community School District (2 Schools)
- Mount Vernon Community School District (3 Schools)
- Anamosa Community School District (3 Schools)
North Cedar Community School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Clarence
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Cedar Middle School 400 Ball St Clarence IA 52216 (563) 452-3179 | 5-8 | 19 | 255 |
Teaching in Lowden
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center School 703 Park Ave Lowden IA 52255 (563) 941-5383 | PK-4 | 11 | 141 |
Teaching in Mechanicsville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Cedar Mechanicsville Elementary Center School 609 125th St Mechanicsville IA 52306 (563) 432-6933 | PK-4 | 14 | 165 |
Teaching in Stanwood
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Cedar High School 102 East North St Stanwood IA 52337 (563) 942-3341 | 9-12 | 21 | 275 |