RUSD -- Racine Unified School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
RUSD oversees 35 schools with just over 1000 teachers and instructors. The tables below profile administration and teacher salaries at RUSD. The data is sourced from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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RUSD Teacher Salary Details
The table below details the average salary for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Racine 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 | $31,310 | $22,980-$38,290 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $56,110 | $43,580 - $74,980 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,950 | $44,320 - $80,140 |
| Middle School Teacher | $61,700 | $46,620 - $78,630 |
| High School Teacher | $61,890 | $46,670 - $78,950 |
| PE Teacher | $41,290 | $22,010 - $61,680 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Racine, 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 are employed by RUSD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $57,740 | $45,610 - $73,830 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Racine, 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 and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Racine area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $103,940 | $77,020 - $130,170 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $63,240 | $43,230 - $78,580 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Racine, 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 RUSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Wisconsin | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $20,575 | $29,443 |
| Administrators | $43,051 | $27,007 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Racine Unified School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by RUSD. 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 RUSD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,399 | 1,386 | 1,418 |
| Preschool Teachers | 49 | 45 | 50 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 74 | 84 | 87 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 574 | 552 | 572 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 701 | 690 | 696 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | - | 15 | 15 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 45 | 50 | 52 |
| Teaching Assistants | 279 | 276 | 283 |
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 RUSD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 701 | 701 | 686 |
| District Administrators | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| District Support Staff | 161 | 166 | 159 |
| School Administrators | 60 | 62 | 59 |
| Student Support Staff | 163 | 162 | 166 |
| Other Support Staff | 268 | 303 | 293 |
| Librarians | 21 | 21 | 20 |
| Guidance Counselors | 41 | 41 | 47 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 5 | 4 | 10 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 36 | 37 | 37 |
RUSD Schools
We have listed the 35 schools and their contact information, which is operated by RUSD 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:
- South Milwaukee School District (6 Schools)
- Kenosha Unified School District (42 Schools)
- Oak Creek-Franklin School District (10 Schools)
- Cudahy School District (7 Schools)
- Franklin Public School District (8 Schools)
Racine Unified School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Racine
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| All District 4 Year Old Kindergarten School 930 Martin Luther King Dr Racine WI 53404 (262) 664-8400 |
PK-PK | 1 | 263 |
| Case High School 7345 Washington Ave Racine WI 53406 (262) 619-4200 |
9-12 | 121 | 1,929 |
| Fine Arts Elementary School 815 De Koven Ave Racine WI 53403 (262) 664-6800 |
KG-5 | 20 | 338 |
| Fratt Elementary School 3501 Kinzie Ave Racine WI 53405 (262) 664-8150 |
PK-5 | 47 | 548 |
| Giese Elementary School 5120 Byrd Ave Racine WI 53406 (262) 664-8250 |
PK-5 | 31 | 344 |
| Gifford Elementary School 8332 Northwestern Ave Racine WI 53406 (262) 619-4550 |
PK-5 | 50 | 911 |
| Gilmore Middle School 2330 Northwestern Ave Racine WI 53404 (262) 619-4260 |
6-8 | 58 | 745 |
| Goodland Elementary School 4800 Graceland Blvd Racine WI 53406 (262) 664-6850 |
PK-5 | 30 | 389 |
| Horlick High School 2119 Rapids Dr Racine WI 53404 (262) 619-4300 |
9-12 | 126 | 2,058 |
| Janes Elementary School 1425 North Wisconsin St Racine WI 53402 (262) 664-6550 |
PK-5 | 28 | 382 |
| Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School 1722 West 6th St Racine WI 53404 (262) 664-6900 |
KG-5 | 30 | 613 |
| Jerstad-Agerholm Elementary School 3535 La Salle St Racine WI 53402 (262) 664-6050 |
PK-5 | 24 | 341 |
| Jerstad-Agerholm Middle School 3601 La Salle St Racine WI 53402 (262) 664-6075 |
6-8 | 49 | 661 |
| Johnson Elementary School 2420 Kentucky St Racine WI 53405 (262) 664-6950 |
PK-5 | 40 | 601 |
| Jones Elementary School 3300 Chicory Rd Racine WI 53403 (262) 664-8050 |
PK-5 | 37 | 475 |
| Julian Thomas Elementary School 930 Martin Luther King Dr Racine WI 53404 (262) 664-8400 |
PK-5 | 58 | 592 |
| Knapp Elementary School 2701 17th St Racine WI 53405 (262) 664-8000 |
PK-5 | 35 | 419 |
| Mckinley Middle School 2326 Mohr Ave Racine WI 53405 (262) 664-6150 |
6-8 | 59 | 779 |
| Mitchell Elementary School 2713 Drexel Ave Racine WI 53403 (262) 664-6350 |
PK-5 | 35 | 454 |
| Mitchell Middle School 2701 Drexel Ave Racine WI 53403 (262) 664-6400 |
6-8 | 57 | 710 |
| North Park Elementary School 4748 Elizabeth St Racine WI 53402 (262) 664-6450 |
PK-5 | 27 | 381 |
| O Brown Elementary School 5915 Erie St Racine WI 53402 (262) 664-6650 |
PK-5 | 27 | 466 |
| P-Coc School 914 Saint Patrick St Racine WI 53402 (262) 631-7122 |
PK-PK | 3 | 96 |
| Park High School 1901 12th St Racine WI 53403 (262) 619-4400 |
9-12 | 119 | 1,637 |
| Racine Early Education Center School 2015 Franklin St Racine WI 53403 (262) 664-8200 |
PK-PK | 10 | 140 |
| Red Apple Elementary School 914 Saint Patrick St Racine WI 53402 (262) 619-4500 |
PK-5 | 26 | 439 |
| Roosevelt Elementary School 915 Romayne Ave Racine WI 53402 (262) 664-8300 |
PK-5 | 25 | 359 |
| Starbuck Middle School 1516 Ohio St Racine WI 53405 (262) 664-6500 |
6-8 | 60 | 765 |
| The Real School 5915 Erie St Racine WI 53402 (262) 664-8100 |
6-12 | 16 | 319 |
| Wadewitz Elementary School 2700 Yout St Racine WI 53404 (262) 664-6000 |
PK-5 | 51 | 586 |
| Walden Iii High School 1012 Center St Racine WI 53403 (262) 664-6250 |
9-12 | 16 | 308 |
| Walden Iii Middle School 1012 Center St Racine WI 53403 (262) 664-6250 |
6-8 | 12 | 238 |
| West Ridge Elementary School 1347 South Emmertsen Rd Racine WI 53406 (262) 664-6200 |
PK-5 | 36 | 575 |
Teaching in Sturtevant
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schulte Elementary School 8515 Westminster Dr Sturtevant WI 53177 (262) 664-6300 |
PK-5 | 31 | 440 |