Tipton Community School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Tipton Community School District operates 3 schools with more than seventy educators. 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 obtained 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 lists the average salary for teachers, which is 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 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, 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 Tipton Community School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Iowa | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,757 | $14,422 |
| Administrators | $8,889 | $16,613 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Tipton Community School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Tipton 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 Tipton Community School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 64 | 65 | 66 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 37 | 38 | 40 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 22 | 21 | 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 | 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 Tipton Community School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 35 | 35 | 38 |
| Other Support Staff | 18 | 18 | 20 |
Tipton Community School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Tipton Community School District oversees 3 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 Cedar Community School District (4 Schools)
- Wilton Community School District (2 Schools)
- West Branch Community School District (3 Schools)
- Calamus-Wheatland Community School District (2 Schools)
- West Liberty Community School District (4 Schools)
Tipton Community School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton Elementary School 601 Lemon Tipton IA 52772 (563) 886-6131 | PK-4 | 29 | 403 |
| Tipton High School 400 East 6th St Tipton IA 52772 (563) 886-6027 | 9-12 | 21 | 290 |
| Tipton Middle School 725 West 7th St Tipton IA 52772 (563) 886-6025 | 5-8 | 16 | 288 |