West Central Valley Community School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over seventy educators and 1000 students that are enrolled at the 4 schools operated by West Central Valley Community School District. The tables below provide teacher and administration salaries at West Central Valley Community School District. The data is taken from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
West Central Valley Community School District Teacher Salary Details
The following table lists average salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Des Moines-West Des Moines local area. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $35,710 | $29,170-$46,990 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $59,300 | $47,380 - $75,870 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,400 | $46,090 - $79,610 |
| Middle School Teacher | $58,380 | $45,750 - $78,880 |
| High School Teacher | $64,410 | $47,870 - $82,100 |
| PE Teacher | $51,920 | $15,080 - $83,850 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Des Moines-West Des Moines, 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 are employed by West Central Valley Community School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $62,300 | $50,110 - $79,500 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Des Moines-West Des Moines, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Des Moines-West Des Moines area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $54,570 | $37,540-$75,740 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $118,360 | $79,840 - $153,260 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $61,500 | $48,120 - $78,930 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Des Moines-West Des Moines, 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 West Central Valley Community School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Iowa | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,582 | $14,423 |
| Administrators | $16,447 | $16,613 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
West Central Valley Community School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by West Central Valley 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 West Central Valley Community School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 78 | 77 | 72 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 45 | 45 | 41 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 25 | 24 | 24 |
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 | 24 | 22 | 22 |
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 West Central Valley Community School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 47 | 47 | 45 |
| Other Support Staff | 31 | 31 | 31 |
West Central Valley Community School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, West Central Valley Community School District operates 4 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:
- Earlham Community School District (3 Schools)
- Panorama Community School District (3 Schools)
- Adair-Casey Community School District (2 Schools)
- Guthrie Center Community School District (3 Schools)
- Nodaway Valley Community School District (3 Schools)
West Central Valley Community School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Dexter
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Elementary School 803 Washington St Dexter IA 50070 (515) 789-4480 | KG-5 | 14 | 153 |
Teaching in Redfield
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Valley Middle School 1375 High St Redfield IA 50233 (515) 833-2331 | 6-8 | 16 | 190 |
Teaching in Stuart
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menlo Elementary School 320 N.e. 3rd St Stuart IA 50250 (515) 523-1018 | PK-5 | 19 | 270 |
| West Central Valley High School 3299 White Pole Rd Stuart IA 50250 (515) 523-1313 | 9-12 | 23 | 271 |