Southern Wells Community Schools District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
According to published data more than fifty teachers are employed at Southern Wells Community Schools District. The Southern Wells Community Schools District administration and teacher salary figures provided in the data tables below are taken from several government agencies as noted below the salary tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Southern Wells Community Schools District Teacher Salary Details
The table below lists the average salary for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Fort Wayne and surrounding areas. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $59,980 | $47,970 - $79,220 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,690 | $47,310 - $79,440 |
| Middle School Teacher | $63,970 | $48,170 - $80,970 |
| High School Teacher | $66,650 | $48,770 - $81,370 |
| PE Teacher | $47,940 | $20,860 - $77,010 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Fort Wayne, 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 that work for Southern Wells Community Schools District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $60,840 | $47,340 - $79,730 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Fort Wayne, 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 Fort Wayne area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $100,790 | $73,880 - $128,990 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $60,950 | $42,870 - $80,630 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Fort Wayne, 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 Southern Wells Community Schools District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $25,326 | $23,149 |
| Administrators | $17,059 | $17,523 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Southern Wells Community Schools District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Southern Wells Community Schools 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 Southern Wells Community Schools District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 54 | 55 | 54 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 33 | 23 | 23 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 18 | 28 | 28 |
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 Southern Wells Community Schools District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 51 | 51 | 50 |
| Other Support Staff | 28 | 31 | 31 |
Southern Wells Community Schools District Schools
We have listed the 2 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Southern Wells Community Schools District in the list 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:
- Bluffton-Harrison (bhmsd) School District (3 Schools)
- Eastbrook Community School Corporation District (5 Schools)
- Blackford County Schools District (5 Schools)
- South Adams Schools District (3 Schools)
- Jay School Corporation District (10 Schools)
Southern Wells Community Schools District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Wells Elementary School 9120 South 300 West Poneto IN 46781 (765) 728-2121 | KG-6 | 26 | 427 |
| Southern Wells Jr-Sr High School 9120 South 300 West Poneto IN 46781 (765) 728-5534 | 7-12 | 28 | 427 |