Van Meter Community School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over forty educators and 600 students that are enrolled at the 2 schools managed by Van Meter Community School District. The Van Meter Community School District school district salary figures provided in the tables below are gathered from several government sources as listed under each salary table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Van Meter Community School District Teacher Salary Details
The following table details the average salary for teachers that is sourced 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 | $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 the average salary for special education teachers are employed by Van Meter 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
Learn more about 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 Van Meter Community School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Iowa | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,244 | $14,423 |
| Administrators | $19,211 | $16,613 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Van Meter Community School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Van Meter 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 Van Meter Community School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 40 | 41 | 43 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 22 | 21 | 23 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 16 | 17 | 18 |
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 | 10 | 9 | 11 |
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 Van Meter Community School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 21 | 21 | 19 |
| Other Support Staff | 13 | 13 | 9 |
Van Meter Community School District Schools
We have listed the 2 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Van Meter Community School District in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
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- Earlham Community School District (3 Schools)
- West Des Moines Community Schools (14 Schools)
- Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District (6 Schools)
Van Meter Community School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Meter Elementary School 520 1st Ave Van Meter IA 50261 (515) 996-2221 |
KG-5 | 18 | 278 |
| Van Meter Jr-Sr High School 520 1st Ave Van Meter IA 50261 (515) 996-2221 |
6-12 | 25 | 374 |