Decatur City Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Decatur City Schools manages 20 schools with just over 700 teachers and support staff. The tables below provide teacher and administration salaries at Decatur City Schools. The data has been taken from 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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Decatur City Schools Teacher Salary Details
The table below displays salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Decatur local area. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,820 | $47,120 - $60,380 |
| High School Teacher | $57,370 | $48,460 - $64,990 |
| PE Teacher | $31,460 | $17,680 - $54,810 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Decatur, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers are employed by Decatur City Schools and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $58,600 | $45,720 - $67,360 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Decatur, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Decatur area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $93,270 | $78,740 - $106,490 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $63,480 | $48,650 - $74,040 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Decatur, 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 Decatur City Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $14,553 | $16,939 |
| Administrators | $14,085 | $18,117 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Decatur City Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Decatur City Schools. 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 Decatur City Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 718 | 755 | 673 |
| Preschool Teachers | 25 | 25 | 26 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 78 | 81 | 81 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 304 | 339 | 371 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 311 | 310 | 195 |
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 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 108 | - | 107 |
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 Decatur City Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | - | 409 | |
| School Administrators | 28 | - | 35 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 48 | - | 60 |
| Student Support Staff | 20 | - | 27 |
| Other Support Staff | 264 | - | 277 |
| Librarians | 19 | - | 19 |
| Guidance Counselors | 27 | - | 25 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 16 | - | 16 |
Decatur City Schools Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Decatur City Schools oversees 20 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:
- Morgan County Schools (20 Schools)
- Hartselle City School District (6 Schools)
- Limestone County School District (13 Schools)
- Athens City School District (7 Schools)
- Madison City Schools (11 Schools)
Decatur City Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin High School 1625 Danville Rd Sw Decatur AL 35601 (256) 552-3060 |
9-12 | 96 | 1,383 |
| Austinville Elementary School 2320 Clara Ave Sw Decatur AL 35601 (256) 552-3050 |
PK-5 | 28 | 361 |
| Benjamin Davis Elementary School 417 Monroe Dr Nw Decatur AL 35601 (256) 552-3025 |
KG-2 | 19 | 242 |
| Brookhaven Middle School 1302 5th Ave Sw Decatur AL 35601 (256) 552-3045 |
6-8 | 33 | 399 |
| Cedar Ridge Middle School 2715 Danville Rd Sw Decatur AL 35603 (256) 552-4622 |
6-8 | 47 | 856 |
| Chestnut Grove Elementary School 3205 Cedarhurst Dr Sw Decatur AL 35603 (256) 552-3092 |
PK-5 | 30 | 418 |
| Decatur High Dev 1011a Prospect Dr Se Decatur AL 35601 (256) 552-3008 |
9-12 | 6 | 46 |
| Decatur High School 1011 Prospect Dr Se Decatur AL 35601 (256) 552-3011 |
9-12 | 75 | 956 |
| Eastwood Elementary School 1802 26th Ave Se Decatur AL 35601 (256) 552-3043 |
PK-5 | 18 | 235 |
| Frances Nungester Elementary School 726 Tammy St Sw Decatur AL 35603 (256) 552-3079 |
PK-5 | 30 | 364 |
| Gordon-Bibb Elementary School 801 Wilson St Nw Decatur AL 35601 (256) 552-3056 |
3-5 | 24 | 355 |
| Julian Harris Elementary School 1922 Mcauliffe Dr Sw Decatur AL 35603 (256) 552-3096 |
KG-5 | 27 | 431 |
| Leon Sheffield Elementary School 211 Gordon Dr Se Decatur AL 35601 (256) 552-3040 |
PK-5 | 40 | 469 |
| Oak Park Middle School 1218 16th Ave Se Decatur AL 35601 (256) 552-3035 |
6-8 | 41 | 702 |
| Somerville Road Elementary School 910 Somerville Rd Se Decatur AL 35601 (256) 552-3033 |
PK-5 | 39 | 451 |
| Walter Jackson Elementary School 1950 Park St Se Decatur AL 35601 (256) 552-3031 |
KG-5 | 20 | 267 |
| West Decatur Elementary School 708 Memorial Dr Sw Decatur AL 35601 (256) 552-3027 |
PK-5 | 25 | 328 |
| Woodmeade Elementary School 1400 19th Ave Sw Decatur AL 35601 (256) 552-3023 |
PK-5 | 29 | 343 |