WSD3 -- Widefield School District 3
Teacher Salary and Benefits
It is estimated that over 500 educators are employed at Widefield School District 3. The Widefield School District 3 teacher and administration salary details displayed in the tables below are obtained from several government agencies as noted below the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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WSD3 Teacher Salary Details
The following table details average salary and ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Colorado Springs 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 | |
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Preschool Teacher | $36,810 | $30,620-$46,780 |
Kindergarten Teacher | $49,400 | $38,060 - $62,550 |
Elementary School Teacher | $53,480 | $38,690 - $73,020 |
Middle School Teacher | $53,440 | $38,640 - $73,700 |
High School Teacher | $55,630 | $39,850 - $77,800 |
PE Teacher | $65,140 | $29,490 - $105,410 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Colorado Springs, 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 details average salary and ranges for special education teachers who work for WSD3 and surrounding area school districts.
Average Salary | Salary Range | |
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Special Ed. (Preschool) | $36,810 | $30,620-$46,780 |
Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $54,350 | $38,730 - $66,890 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Colorado Springs, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Colorado Springs area below.
Average Salary | Salary Range | |
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School Administrators (Preschool) | $57,280 | $42,640-$79,210 |
School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $99,790 | $77,480 - $130,310 |
Guidance & School Counselors | $56,940 | $44,280 - $77,910 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Colorado Springs, 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 Widefield School District 3 is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
District | Colorado | |
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Teachers & Aides | $10,904 | $11,601 |
Administrators | $8,474 | $11,368 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Widefield School District 3 Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Widefield School District 3. 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 Widefield School District 3 per grade classification is displayed below.
2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
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Total Teachers | 514 | 524 | 535 |
Preschool Teachers | 16 | 18 | 18 |
Kindergarten Teachers | 45 | 46 | 45 |
Elementary School Teachers | 236 | 243 | 252 |
Middle & High School Teachers | 217 | 218 | 220 |
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 | |
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Supervisors & Coordinators | 15 | 19 | 19 |
Teaching Assistants | 115 | 102 | 104 |
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 Widefield School District 3 are shown in the table below.
2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
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Total Administrators & Staff | 365 | 365 | 390 |
District Administrators | 13 | 12 | 14 |
District Support Staff | 47 | 48 | 51 |
School Administrators | 30 | 30 | 32 |
School Administrative Support Staff | 55 | 56 | 60 |
Student Support Staff | 61 | 66 | 78 |
Other Support Staff | 149 | 152 | 154 |
Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 16 | 16 |
Guidance Counselors | 32 | 31 | 29 |
Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 12 | 11 | 10 |
Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 20 | 20 | 16 |
Widefield School District 3 Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Widefield School District 3 has 16 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:
- Harrison School District 2 (24 Schools)
- Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 (11 Schools)
- Colorado Springs School District 11 (61 Schools)
- Fountain-Fort Carson High School (12 Schools)
- Manitou Springs 14 School District (4 Schools)
Widefield School District 3 Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Colorado Springs
School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
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Discovery High School 701 Widefield Dr Colorado Springs CO 80911 (719) 391-3121 |
9-12 | 6 | 62 |
French Elementary School 5225 Alturas Dr Colorado Springs CO 80911 (719) 391-3495 |
KG-5 | 32 | 643 |
James Madison Charter Academy School 660 Syracuse St Colorado Springs CO 80911 (719) 391-3977 |
KG-6 | 15 | 194 |
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School 6910 Defoe Ave Colorado Springs CO 80911 (719) 391-3455 |
KG-5 | 28 | 536 |
Mesa Ridge High School 6070 Mesa Ridge Parkway Colorado Springs CO 80911 (719) 391-3600 |
9-12 | 67 | 1,330 |
Pinello Elementary School 2515 Cody Dr Colorado Springs CO 80911 (719) 391-3395 |
KG-5 | 25 | 347 |
Sproul Junior High School 235 Sumac Dr Colorado Springs CO 80911 (719) 391-3215 |
6-8 | 34 | 582 |
Sunrise Elementary School 7070 Grand Valley Dr Colorado Springs CO 80911 (719) 391-3415 |
KG-5 | 33 | 617 |
Talbott Elementary School Dean and Fordham Streets Colorado Springs CO 80911 (719) 391-3475 |
KG-5 | 28 | 357 |
Venetucci Elementary School 405 Willis Dr Colorado Springs CO 80911 (719) 391-3355 |
KG-5 | 30 | 437 |
Watson Junior High School 136 Fontaine Blvd Colorado Springs CO 80911 (719) 391-3255 |
6-8 | 40 | 659 |
Webster Elementary School 445 Jersey Ln Colorado Springs CO 80911 (719) 391-3435 |
KG-5 | 34 | 668 |
Widefield Elementary School 509 Widefield Dr Colorado Springs CO 80911 (719) 391-3335 |
KG-5 | 30 | 437 |
Widefield High School 615 Widefield Dr Colorado Springs CO 80911 (719) 391-3200 |
9-12 | 66 | 1,259 |
Wilson Preschool 209 Leta Dr Colorado Springs CO 80911 (719) 931-3050 |
PK-PK | 17 | 460 |
Teaching in Fountain
School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
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Janitell Junior High School 7635 Fountain Mesa Rd Fountain CO 80817 (719) 391-3295 |
6-8 | 40 | 776 |