Chester Area School District 39-1
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over forty teachers are employed at Chester Area School District 39-1. The tables below detail teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of South Dakota, due to more localized data not being available. The data is obtained from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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South Dakota Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below displays the average salary for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of South Dakota. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $47,280 | $38,260 - $56,670 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $48,390 | $38,600 - $59,450 |
| Middle School Teacher | $49,230 | $38,890 - $59,460 |
| High School Teacher | $49,190 | $38,620 - $59,840 |
| PE Teacher | $45,790 | $28,750 - $68,830 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of South Dakota, 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 lists the average salary for special education teachers in South Dakota.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $49,540 | $39,070 - $59,200 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of South Dakota, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of South Dakota below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $83,390 | $63,320 - $102,480 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $48,950 | $36,610 - $62,840 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of South Dakota, 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 Chester Area School District 39-1 is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | South Dakota | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,000 | $10,979 |
| Administrators | $17,500 | $13,382 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Chester Area School District 39-1 Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Chester Area School District 39-1. 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 Chester Area School District 39-1 per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 36 | 33 | 38 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 17 | 18 | 18 |
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 Chester Area School District 39-1 are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 27 | 27 | 31 |
| Other Support Staff | 15 | 14 | 17 |
Chester Area School District 39-1 Schools
We have listed the 6 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Chester Area School District 39-1 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:
- Colman-Egan School District 50-5 (3 Schools)
- Tri-Valley School District 49-6 (3 Schools)
- Madison Central School District 39-2 (4 Schools)
- Dell Rapids School District 49-3 (3 Schools)
- Rutland School District 39-4 (3 Schools)
Chester Area School District 39-1 Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Chester
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Area Cyber School - 39 102 2nd Ave Chester SD 57016 (605) 489-2411 |
9-12 | 8 | 181 |
| Chester Elementary School 102 2nd Ave Chester SD 57016 (605) 489-2411 |
PK-5 | 12 | 214 |
| Chester High School 102 2nd Ave Chester SD 57016 (605) 489-2411 |
9-12 | 11 | 95 |
| Chester Jr High School 102 2nd Ave Chester SD 57016 (605) 489-2411 |
6-8 | 5 | 69 |
| High Plains - 06 School 102 2nd Ave Chester SD 57016 (605) 489-2411 |
9-12 | 0.6 | 43 |
Teaching in Madison
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rustic Acres Elementary School 24243 40056th Ave Madison SD 57042 (605) 489-2411 |
KG-8 | 2 | 16 |