Sparta Area School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Sparta Area School District operates 11 schools with more than 200 teachers. The tables below detail administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Wisconsin, due to more localized data not being available. The data is obtained from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Wisconsin Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below displays average salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Wisconsin. 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 | $36,500 | $28,530-$46,090 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $60,320 | $39,990 - $79,340 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,960 | $48,610 - $84,470 |
| Middle School Teacher | $65,220 | $47,870 - $79,990 |
| High School Teacher | $66,880 | $48,550 - $83,340 |
| PE Teacher | $56,450 | $28,010 - $76,370 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $36,500 | $28,530-$46,090 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $64,400 | $47,940 - $79,210 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Wisconsin, 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 for the state of Wisconsin below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $58,530 | $39,420-$76,430 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $114,890 | $82,010 - $140,520 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $66,440 | $47,470 - $86,510 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Wisconsin, 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 Sparta Area School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Wisconsin | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $24,532 | $29,463 |
| Administrators | $22,652 | $27,007 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Sparta Area School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Sparta Area 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 Sparta Area School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 186 | 188 | 191 |
| Preschool Teachers | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 9 | 11 | 12 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 75 | 76 | 77 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 92 | 92 | 93 |
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 | 40 | 41 | 42 |
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 Sparta Area School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 92 | 92 | 92 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Student Support Staff | 14 | 16 | 15 |
| Other Support Staff | 52 | 47 | 47 |
Sparta Area School District Schools
We have listed the 11 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Sparta Area School District in the list 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:
- Bangor School District (2 Schools)
- West Salem School District (3 Schools)
- Melrose-Mindoro School District (3 Schools)
- Cashton School District (2 Schools)
- Tomah Area School District (11 Schools)
Sparta Area School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract Elementary School 6070 State Hwy 27 Sparta WI 54656 (608) 366-3453 | PK-3 | 5 | 79 |
| Lakeview Montessori School 711 Pine St Sparta WI 54656 (608) 366-3468 | PK-6 | 9 | 171 |
| Lawrence-Lawson Elementary School 429 North Black River St Sparta WI 54656 (608) 366-3438 | KG-3 | 22 | 266 |
| Maplewood Elementary School 900 East Montgomery St Sparta WI 54656 (608) 366-3467 | KG-3 | 14 | 168 |
| Southside Elementary School 1023 Walrath St Sparta WI 54656 (608) 366-3450 | KG-3 | 18 | 242 |
| Sparta Area Independent Learning School 201 East Franklin St Sparta WI 54656 (608) 269-3151 | 9-12 | 2 | 29 |
| Sparta Charter Preschool 201 East Franklin St Sparta WI 54656 (608) 269-3151 | PK-PK | 7 | 175 |
| Sparta High Point School 201 East Franklin St Sparta WI 54656 (608) 269-3151 | 7-12 | 4 | 44 |
| Sparta High School 506 North Black River St Sparta WI 54656 (608) 366-3504 | 9-12 | 46 | 700 |
| Sparta Meadowview Intermediate School 1225 North Water St Sparta WI 54656 (608) 366-3481 | 4-5 | 23 | 341 |
| Sparta Meadowview Middle School 1225 North Water St Sparta WI 54656 (608) 366-3497 | 6-8 | 40 | 523 |