Capital School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Capital School District has an estimated 6,000 students and 500 educators. The Capital School District teacher and administration salary information presented below are obtained from several sources as listed under each table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Capital School District Teacher Salary Details
The following table lists the average salary for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Dover 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 | $27,550 | $22,620-$33,970 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $54,340 | $39,680 - $75,360 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,440 | $42,980 - $78,770 |
| Middle School Teacher | $63,640 | $46,070 - $77,490 |
| High School Teacher | $65,670 | $48,090 - $78,700 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Dover, 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 Capital School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $64,600 | $47,760 - $78,700 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Dover, 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 Dover area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $52,700 | $36,260-$85,290 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $118,870 | $102,940 - $127,210 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $62,090 | $40,150 - $81,160 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Dover, 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 Capital School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Delaware | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $32,637 | $25,690 |
| Administrators | $32,108 | $31,284 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Capital School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Capital 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 Capital School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 447 | 463 | 472 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 23 | 22 | 22 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 235 | 246 | 250 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 186 | 192 | 197 |
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 | 120 | 119 | 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 Capital School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 283 | 283 | 288 |
| District Administrators | 1 | 13 | 14 |
| District Support Staff | 7 | 26 | 30 |
| School Administrators | 20 | 21 | 21 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 16 | 17 | 16 |
| Student Support Staff | 35 | 34 | 38 |
| Other Support Staff | 160 | 172 | 169 |
| Librarians | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Guidance Counselors | 18 | 19 | 18 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 10 | 12 | 12 |
Capital School District Schools
We have listed the 12 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Capital School District in the list 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:
- Caesar Rodney School District (15 Schools)
- Smyrna School District (9 Schools)
- Lake Forest School District (7 Schools)
- Milford School District (8 Schools)
- Appoquinimink School District (16 Schools)
Capital School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Dover
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Middle School 211 Delaware Ave Dover DE 19901 (302) 672-1772 |
7-8 | 66 | 919 |
| Dover High School One Pat Lynn Dr Dover DE 19904 (302) 672-1525 |
9-12 | 117 | 1,696 |
| East Dover Elementary School 852 South Little Creek Rd Dover DE 19901 (302) 672-1655 |
PK-4 | 29 | 337 |
| Fairview Elementary School 700 Walker Rd Dover DE 19904 (302) 672-1645 |
PK-4 | 22 | 355 |
| Henry (william) Middle School Carver Rd Dover DE 19904 (302) 672-1622 |
5-6 | 65 | 918 |
| Kent County Community School Carver Rd Dover DE 19904 (302) 672-1960 |
PK-12 | 20 | 196 |
| Kent Secondary Intensive Learning Center School 631 Ridgley St Dover DE 19904 (302) 736-5355 |
6-12 | 10 | 96 |
| North Dover Elementary School 855 College Rd Dover DE 19904 (302) 672-1980 |
KG-4 | 27 | 387 |
| South Dover Elementary School 955 South State St Dover DE 19901 (302) 672-1690 |
KG-4 | 41 | 503 |
| Towne Point Elementary School 629 Buckson Dr Dover DE 19901 (302) 672-1590 |
KG-4 | 19 | 312 |
| Washington (booker T.) Elementary School 901 Forest St Dover DE 19904 (302) 672-1900 |
KG-4 | 30 | 305 |
Teaching in Hartly
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartly Elementary School 2617 Arthursville Rd Hartly DE 19953 (302) 492-1870 |
PK-4 | 26 | 387 |