Indianola Community School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 200 educators and 3,000 students that are enrolled at the 6 schools operated by Indianola Community School District. The Indianola Community School District teacher salary information displayed below are obtained from several government and organizational agencies as listed 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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Indianola Community School District Teacher Salary Details
The table below displays the average salary for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Des Moines-West Des Moines 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 details the average salary for special education teachers that work for Indianola 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 average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including 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 Indianola Community School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Iowa | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,818 | $14,422 |
| Administrators | $17,850 | $16,613 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Indianola Community School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Indianola 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 Indianola Community School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 216 | 217 | 226 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 16 | 16 | 18 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 136 | 139 | 143 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 59 | 57 | 61 |
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 | 71 | 89 | 68 |
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 Indianola Community School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 132 | 132 | 124 |
| District Support Staff | 2 | 13 | 13 |
| School Administrators | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | - | 10 | 10 |
| Student Support Staff | 23 | 23 | 17 |
| Other Support Staff | 83 | 68 | 69 |
| Guidance Counselors | 11 | 12 | 11 |
| Other School Counselors | - | - | 11 |
Indianola Community School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Indianola Community School District oversees 6 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Carlisle Community School District (4 Schools)
- Martensdale-St Marys Community School District (2 Schools)
- Norwalk Community School District (4 Schools)
- Southeast Warren Community School District (3 Schools)
- Pleasantville Community School District (3 Schools)
Indianola Community School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Elementary School 1109 East Euclid Indianola IA 50125 (515) 961-9550 |
PK-5 | 30 | 415 |
| Indianola High School 1304 East 1st Indianola IA 50125 (515) 961-9510 |
9-12 | 60 | 1,113 |
| Indianola Middle School 403 South 15th St Indianola IA 50125 (515) 961-9530 |
6-8 | 56 | 813 |
| Irving Elementary School 500 West Clinton Indianola IA 50125 (515) 961-9560 |
KG-5 | 27 | 402 |
| Whittier Elementary School 1306 West Salem Indianola IA 50125 (515) 961-9570 |
PK-5 | 22 | 412 |
| Wilder Elementary School 2303 West Euclid Indianola IA 50125 (515) 961-9540 |
PK-5 | 30 | 453 |