Johnston Community School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 400 teachers and six thousand students enrolled at the 8 schools managed by Johnston Community School District. The tables below display teacher and administration salaries at Johnston Community School District. The data has been gathered through several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Johnston Community School District Teacher Salary Details
The table below displays average salary and ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Des Moines-West Des Moines region. 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 | $31,520 | $22,340-$46,330 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $65,260 | $40,920 - $81,800 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,370 | $37,890 - $89,630 |
| Middle School Teacher | $67,710 | $46,810 - $102,970 |
| High School Teacher | $66,660 | $48,100 - $82,300 |
| PE Teacher | $40,730 | $19,080 - $72,990 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, 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 and ranges for special education teachers who work for Johnston Community School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $31,520 | $22,340-$46,330 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $60,160 | $45,120 - $81,010 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Des Moines-West Des Moines, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Des Moines-West Des Moines area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $47,930 | $31,160-$81,290 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $114,160 | $69,920 - $155,350 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $65,030 | $42,520 - $94,850 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, 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 Johnston Community School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Iowa | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $17,135 | $14,421 |
| Administrators | $20,974 | $16,613 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Johnston Community School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Johnston 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 Johnston Community School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 411 | 414 | 417 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 258 | 259 | 260 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 118 | 120 | 120 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 6 | 10 | 12 |
| Teaching Assistants | 128 | 137 | 133 |
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 Johnston Community School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 241 | 241 | 249 |
| District Administrators | 15 | 14 | 13 |
| District Support Staff | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| School Administrators | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Student Support Staff | 18 | 21 | 22 |
| Other Support Staff | 140 | 144 | 152 |
| Guidance Counselors | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Other School Counselors | - | - | 14 |
Johnston Community School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Johnston Community School District oversees 8 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:
- Urbandale Community School District (8 Schools)
- Saydel Community School District (3 Schools)
- Des Moines Public Schools (61 Schools)
- Ankeny Community School District (15 Schools)
- West Des Moines Community Schools (14 Schools)
Johnston Community School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54th Street Elementary School 7370 Nw 54th Ave Johnston IA 50131 (515) 331-4379 |
PK-5 | 31 | 526 |
| Beaver Creek Elementary School 8701 Lyndhurst Johnston IA 50131 (515) 278-6228 |
KG-5 | 45 | 722 |
| Henry a Wallace Elementary School 6510 Nw 62nd Ave Johnston IA 50131 (515) 278-6977 |
PK-5 | 38 | 537 |
| Horizon Elementary School 5905 North West 100th St Johnston IA 50131 (515) 986-1121 |
KG-5 | 41 | 701 |
| Johnston High School 6501 Nw 62nd Ave Johnston IA 50131 (515) 278-0449 |
10-12 | 86 | 1,433 |
| Johnston Middle School 6207 Nw 62nd Ave Johnston IA 50131 (515) 278-0476 |
8-9 | 64 | 1,020 |
| Lawson Elementary School 5450 Nw 62nd Ave Johnston IA 50131 (515) 278-0478 |
PK-5 | 41 | 652 |
| Summit Middle School 9500 Windsor Parkway Johnston IA 50131 (515) 986-0318 |
6-7 | 65 | 1,019 |