SPASD -- Sun Prairie Area School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
SPASD has an estimated 7,000 students and 500 teachers and support staff. The tables below detail faculty and teacher salaries at SPASD. 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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SPASD Teacher Salary Details
This table displays the average salary for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Madison 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 | $32,810 | $23,350-$43,650 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $53,800 | $43,490 - $73,720 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,140 | $46,220 - $77,680 |
| Middle School Teacher | $57,640 | $46,080 - $77,670 |
| High School Teacher | $61,970 | $48,330 - $79,100 |
| PE Teacher | $55,750 | $23,610 - $76,530 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Madison, 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 SPASD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $62,180 | $47,860 - $80,230 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Madison, 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 Madison area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $48,480 | $26,760-$76,920 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $103,460 | $69,700 - $128,840 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $55,170 | $39,880 - $73,160 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Madison, 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 SPASD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Wisconsin | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $22,354 | $29,462 |
| Administrators | $20,532 | $27,007 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Sun Prairie Area School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by SPASD. 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 SPASD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 510 | 525 | 548 |
| Preschool Teachers | 21 | 20 | 21 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 29 | 32 | 32 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 205 | 207 | 218 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 255 | 264 | 274 |
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 | 93 | 97 | 101 |
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 SPASD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 253 | 253 | 255 |
| District Support Staff | 29 | 28 | 27 |
| School Administrators | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 32 | 31 | 33 |
| Student Support Staff | 54 | 57 | 60 |
| Other Support Staff | 105 | 111 | 108 |
| Librarians | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Guidance Counselors | 16 | 17 | 17 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 9 | 10 | 10 |
SPASD Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, SPASD manages 13 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:
- De Forest Area School District (6 Schools)
- Marshall School District (5 Schools)
- Monona Grove School District (7 Schools)
- Waunakee Community School District (7 Schools)
- Madison Metropolitan School District (54 Schools)
Sun Prairie Area School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird Elementary School 1170 North Bird St Sun Prairie WI 53590 (608) 834-7300 |
PK-5 | 39 | 479 |
| Creekside Elementary School 1251 O'keeffe Ave Sun Prairie WI 53590 (608) 834-7700 |
PK-5 | 36 | 424 |
| Eastside Elementary School 661 Elizabeth Ln Sun Prairie WI 53590 (608) 834-7400 |
PK-5 | 35 | 539 |
| Horizon Elementary School 625 North Heatherstone Dr Sun Prairie WI 53590 (608) 834-7900 |
PK-5 | 34 | 530 |
| Northside Elementary School 230 West Klubertanz Dr Sun Prairie WI 53590 (608) 834-7100 |
PK-5 | 37 | 491 |
| Patrick Marsh Middle School 1351 Columbus St Sun Prairie WI 53590 (608) 834-7600 |
6-7 | 40 | 539 |
| Prairie View Middle School 400 North Thompson Rd Sun Prairie WI 53590 (608) 834-7800 |
6-7 | 44 | 537 |
| Royal Oaks Elementary School 2215 Pennsylvania Ave Sun Prairie WI 53590 (608) 834-7200 |
PK-5 | 32 | 475 |
| Sun Prairie Alternative High School 160 South St Sun Prairie WI 53590 (608) 834-6900 |
9-12 | 7 | 79 |
| Sun Prairie Four Kids School 509 Commercial Ave Sun Prairie WI 53590 (608) 834-6671 |
PK-PK | 18 | 491 |
| Sun Prairie High School 888 Grove St Sun Prairie WI 53590 (608) 834-6700 |
10-12 | 100 | 1,505 |
| Sun Prairie Upper Middle School 220 Kroncke Dr Sun Prairie WI 53590 (608) 318-8000 |
8-9 | 83 | 1,082 |
| Westside Elementary School 1320 Buena Vista Dr Sun Prairie WI 53590 (608) 834-7500 |
PK-5 | 38 | 411 |