Woodward-Granger Community School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Woodward-Granger Community School District has over 1000 students and 90 teachers and support staff. The Woodward-Granger Community School District district's salary details provided in the tables below are taken from several sources as noted below each of the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Woodward-Granger Community School District Teacher Salary Details
This table details average salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Des Moines-West Des Moines 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Woodward-Granger 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
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including 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 Woodward-Granger Community School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Iowa | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $11,768 | $14,422 |
| Administrators | $9,091 | $16,613 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Woodward-Granger Community School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Woodward-Granger 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 Woodward-Granger Community School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 89 | 89 | 92 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 37 | 37 | 41 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 43 | 43 | 43 |
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 | 54 | 53 | 54 |
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 Woodward-Granger Community School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 32 | 32 | 34 |
| Other Support Staff | 15 | 16 | 17 |
Woodward-Granger Community School District Schools
We have listed the 5 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Woodward-Granger 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:
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Woodward-Granger Community School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Granger
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodward-Granger Elementary School 2200 State St Granger IA 50109 (515) 999-2357 | PK-5 | 34 | 469 |
Teaching in Woodward
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodward Academy 1251 334th St Woodward IA 50276 (515) 438-3481 | 5-12 | 23 | 291 |
| Woodward Resource Center Grandwood Special Education School 1251 334th St Woodward IA 50276 (515) 438-3240 | KG-12 | 7 | 41 |
| Woodward-Granger High School 306 West 3rd St Woodward IA 50276 (515) 438-2115 | 9-12 | 17 | 209 |
| Woodward-Granger Middle School 306 West 3rd St Woodward IA 50276 (515) 438-4653 | 6-8 | 10 | 171 |