DASD -- Downingtown Area School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
DASD operates 15 schools with more than 800 teachers. The tables below display faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Pennsylvania, due to more localized data not being available. The data is sourced from multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Pennsylvania Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below lists average salary and ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Pennsylvania. 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 | $68,170 | $47,640 - $98,660 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $69,700 | $47,450 - $96,730 |
| Middle School Teacher | $71,140 | $45,720 - $101,590 |
| High School Teacher | $73,810 | $48,930 - $101,220 |
| PE Teacher | $54,970 | $21,600 - $87,470 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Pennsylvania, 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 average salary and ranges for special education teachers in Pennsylvania.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $69,450 | $49,290 - $91,270 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Pennsylvania, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the state of Pennsylvania below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $107,130 | $74,290 - $141,770 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $66,080 | $40,460 - $99,150 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Pennsylvania, 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 DASD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $18,578 | $21,769 |
| Administrators | $18,165 | $16,329 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Downingtown Area School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by DASD. 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 DASD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 800 | 800 | 808 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 21 | 20 | 18 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 311 | 304 | 307 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 391 | 391 | 395 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 78 | 85 | 88 |
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 | 286 | 286 | 269 |
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 DASD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 335 | 335 | 264 |
| District Support Staff | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| School Administrators | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 71 | 71 | 71 |
| Other Support Staff | 170 | 170 | 149 |
| Librarians | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 15 | 16 |
| Guidance Counselors | 32 | 32 | 34 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 22 | 22 | 24 |
DASD Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, DASD oversees 15 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- West Chester Area School District (16 Schools)
- Coatesville Area School District (10 Schools)
- Great Valley School District (6 Schools)
- Unionville-Chadds Ford School District (6 Schools)
- Kennett Consolidated School District (6 Schools)
Downingtown Area School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Chester Springs
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickering Valley Elementary School 121 Byers Rd Chester Springs PA 19425 (610) 458-5324 |
KG-5 | 37 | 675 |
Teaching in Downingtown
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek Elementary School 601 West Pennsylvania Ave Downingtown PA 19335 (610) 269-2790 |
KG-5 | 33 | 466 |
| Bradford Hgts Elementary School 1330 Romig Rd Downingtown PA 19335 (610) 269-6021 |
KG-5 | 34 | 502 |
| Brandywine-Wallace Elementary School 435 Dilworth Rd Downingtown PA 19335 (610) 269-2083 |
KG-5 | 29 | 421 |
| Downington Middle School 115 Rock Raymond Rd Downingtown PA 19335 (610) 518-0685 |
6-8 | 98 | 1,350 |
| Downingtown High School West Campus 445 Manor Ave Downingtown PA 19335 (610) 269-4400 |
9-12 | 99 | 1,467 |
| Downingtown Stem Academy 335 Manor Ave Downingtown PA 19335 (610) 269-8460 |
9-12 | 55 | 763 |
| East Ward Elementary School 435 Washington Ave Downingtown PA 19335 (610) 269-8282 |
KG-5 | 35 | 572 |
| Lionville Elementary School 526 West Uwchlan Ave Downingtown PA 19335 (610) 363-6580 |
KG-5 | 39 | 663 |
| Shamona Creek Elementary School 501 Dorlan Mill Rd Downingtown PA 19335 (610) 458-8703 |
KG-5 | 30 | 414 |
| Uwchlan Hills Elementary School 50 Peck Rd Downingtown PA 19335 (610) 269-5656 |
KG-5 | 33 | 529 |
| West Bradford Elementary School 1475 Broadrun Rd Downingtown PA 19335 (610) 384-9030 |
KG-5 | 36 | 593 |
Teaching in Exton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downingtown High School East Campus 50 Devon Dr Exton PA 19341 (610) 363-6400 |
9-12 | 114 | 1,609 |
| Lionville Middle School 550 West Uwchlan Ave Exton PA 19341 (610) 524-6300 |
6-8 | 108 | 1,607 |
Teaching in Glenmoore
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springton Manor Elementary School 400 Fairview Rd Glenmoore PA 19343 (610) 942-8950 |
KG-5 | 27 | 397 |