West Sioux Community School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 60 teachers and support staff and 800 students enrolled at the 4 schools managed by West Sioux Community School District. The tables below profile teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Iowa, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through multiple 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 table below lists salary ranges for teachers sourced 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 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 West Sioux Community School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Iowa | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,412 | $14,423 |
| Administrators | $13,676 | $16,613 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
West Sioux Community School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by West Sioux 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 Sioux Community School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 55 | 55 | 60 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 30 | 31 | 32 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 20 | 18 | 19 |
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 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
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 Sioux Community School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 33 | 33 | 29 |
| Other Support Staff | 20 | 20 | 17 |
West Sioux Community School District Schools
We have listed the 4 schools and their contact information, which is managed by West Sioux Community School 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:
- Akron Westfield Community School District (3 Schools)
- Sioux Center Community School District (3 Schools)
- Rock Valley Community School District (2 Schools)
- Moc-Floyd Valley Community School District (4 Schools)
- Le Mars Community School District (6 Schools)
West Sioux Community School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Hawarden
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawarden Elementary School 806 13th St Hawarden IA 51023 (712) 551-1454 | PK-5 | 21 | 228 |
| West Sioux High School 1300 Falcon Dr Hawarden IA 51023 (712) 551-1181 | 9-12 | 17 | 165 |
| West Sioux Middle School 1300 Falcon Dr Hawarden IA 51023 (712) 551-1022 | 6-8 | 10 | 168 |
Teaching in Ireton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireton Elementary School 303 Oak St Ireton IA 51027 (712) 278-2374 | PK-1 | 10 | 165 |