Rapid City Area Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Rapid City Area Schools manages 26 schools with over 900 teachers. The tables below detail teacher and administration salaries at Rapid City Area Schools. The data is obtained from multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Rapid City Area Schools Teacher Salary Details
The following table lists average salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Rapid City 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 | $32,230 | $25,120-$43,160 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $50,450 | $41,530 - $62,560 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $49,380 | $40,390 - $63,120 |
| Middle School Teacher | $49,770 | $39,370 - $63,470 |
| High School Teacher | $49,070 | $38,240 - $62,140 |
| PE Teacher | $40,970 | $25,620 - $57,230 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Rapid City, 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 average salary ranges for special education teachers who work for Rapid City Area Schools and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $50,570 | $40,250 - $61,850 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Rapid City, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Rapid City area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $84,850 | $63,710 - $100,970 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $47,900 | $27,710 - $65,670 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Rapid City, 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 Rapid City Area Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | South Dakota | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,699 | $10,955 |
| Administrators | $14,403 | $13,382 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Rapid City Area Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Rapid City Area 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 Rapid City Area Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 875 | 772 | 892 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 36 | 53 | 49 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 535 | 508 | 567 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 202 | 203 | 211 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 95 | - | 56 |
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 | 31 | 36 | 29 |
| Teaching Assistants | 203 | 215 | 226 |
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 Rapid City Area Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 519 | 519 | 559 |
| District Administrators | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| District Support Staff | 46 | 53 | 39 |
| School Administrators | 40 | 40 | 41 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 43 | 46 | 46 |
| Student Support Staff | 68 | 70 | 72 |
| Other Support Staff | 328 | 296 | 348 |
| Guidance Counselors | 27 | 26 | 29 |
| Other School Counselors | 27 | 26 | 29 |
Rapid City Area Schools Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Rapid City Area Schools operates 26 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:
- Douglas School District 51-1 (6 Schools)
- New Underwood School District 51-3 (3 Schools)
- Hill City School District 51-2 (3 Schools)
- Meade School District 46-1 (10 Schools)
- Custer School District 16-1 (6 Schools)
Rapid City Area Schools Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Black Hawk
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hawk Elementary School 7108 Seeaire St Black Hawk SD 57718 (605) 787-6701 |
KG-5 | 30 | 418 |
Teaching in Rapid City
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Program School 21 St Joseph Rapid City SD 57701 (605) 394-4048 |
PK-12 | 9 | 2 |
| Canyon Lake Elementary School 1500 Evergreen Rapid City SD 57702 (605) 394-1817 |
KG-5 | 32 | 363 |
| Central High School 433 North 8th Rapid City SD 57701 (605) 394-4023 |
9-12 | 113 | 1,813 |
| Corral Drive Elementary School 4503 Park Dr Rapid City SD 57702 (605) 394-6789 |
KG-5 | 25 | 480 |
| Dakota Middle School 4860 Homestead St Rapid City SD 57002 (605) 394-4092 |
6-8 | 38 | 595 |
| General Beadle Elementary School 10 Van Buren St Rapid City SD 57701 (605) 394-1841 |
KG-5 | 36 | 479 |
| Grandview Elementary School 3301 Grandview Dr Rapid City SD 57701 (605) 394-1829 |
KG-5 | 33 | 499 |
| Horace Mann Elementary School 902 Anamosa St Rapid City SD 57701 (605) 394-1847 |
KG-5 | 23 | 329 |
| Knollwood Heights Elementary School 1701 Downing St Rapid City SD 57701 (605) 394-1851 |
KG-5 | 38 | 548 |
| Meadowbrook Elementary School 3125 West Flormann St Rapid City SD 57702 (605) 394-1821 |
KG-5 | 35 | 496 |
| North Middle School 1501 North Maple St Rapid City SD 57701 (605) 394-4042 |
6-8 | 41 | 505 |
| Pinedale Elementary School 4901 West Chicago St Rapid City SD 57702 (605) 394-1805 |
KG-5 | 24 | 409 |
| Rapid City High School - 45 601 Columbus St Rapid City SD 57701 (605) 394-4031 |
7-12 | 37 | 370 |
| Rapid Valley Elementary School 2601 Covington St Rapid City SD 57701 (605) 393-2221 |
KG-5 | 36 | 550 |
| Robbinsdale Elementary School 424 East Indiana St Rapid City SD 57701 (605) 394-1825 |
KG-5 | 34 | 484 |
| South Canyon Elementary School 218 Nordbye Ln Rapid City SD 57702 (605) 394-1801 |
KG-5 | 21 | 263 |
| South Middle School 2 Indiana St Rapid City SD 57701 (605) 394-4024 |
6-8 | 43 | 654 |
| South Park Elementary School 207 East Flormann St Rapid City SD 57701 (605) 394-1833 |
KG-5 | 23 | 378 |
| Southwest Middle School 4501 Park Dr Rapid City SD 57702 (605) 394-6792 |
6-8 | 37 | 650 |
| Stevens High School 1200 44th St Rapid City SD 57702 (605) 394-4051 |
9-12 | 85 | 1,392 |
| Valley View Elementary School 4840 Homestead St Rapid City SD 57703 (605) 393-2812 |
KG-5 | 36 | 633 |
| West Middle School 1003 South San Dr Rapid City SD 57702 (605) 394-4033 |
6-8 | 39 | 665 |
| Woodrow Wilson Elementary School 827 Franklin Rapid City SD 57701 (605) 394-1837 |
PK-5 | 24 | 378 |