Waukee High School
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 500 teachers and support staff and 8,000 students that are enrolled at the 12 schools managed by Waukee High School. The tables below display teacher salaries at Waukee High School. 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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Waukee High School Teacher Salary Details
This table lists the average salary for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Des Moines-West Des Moines 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 lists the average salary for special education teachers that work for Waukee High School 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, 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 Waukee High School is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Iowa | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,649 | $14,423 |
| Administrators | $11,406 | $16,613 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Waukee High School Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Waukee High School. 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 Waukee High School per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 450 | 486 | 522 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 40 | 43 | 44 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 306 | 314 | 350 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 99 | 120 | 122 |
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 | 114 | 132 | 148 |
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 Waukee High School are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 233 | 233 | 276 |
| District Administrators | 18 | 12 | 21 |
| District Support Staff | 21 | 28 | 21 |
| School Administrators | 18 | 17 | 19 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 16 | 16 | 19 |
| Student Support Staff | 56 | 55 | 83 |
| Other Support Staff | 92 | 104 | 112 |
| Librarians | 9 | 9 | 11 |
| Guidance Counselors | 18 | 15 | 19 |
| Other School Counselors | - | - | 19 |
Waukee High School Schools
We have listed the 12 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Waukee High School in the list 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:
- Urbandale Community School District (8 Schools)
- West Des Moines Community Schools (14 Schools)
- Van Meter Community School District (2 Schools)
- Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District (6 Schools)
- Adel-Desoto-Minburn Community School District (4 Schools)
Waukee High School Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Clive
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shuler Elementary 16400 Douglas Parkway Clive IA 50325 (515) 987-8597 |
KG-5 | 40 | 675 |
Teaching in Urbandale
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Hills Elementary School 4240 Nw 156th St Urbandale IA 50323 (515) 987-3585 |
PK-5 | 45 | 746 |
Teaching in Waukee
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eason Elementary School 605 Se Boone Dr Waukee IA 50263 (515) 987-5200 |
KG-5 | 36 | 595 |
| Prairieview School 655 Se University Ave Waukee IA 50263 (515) 987-2770 |
9-9 | 35 | 538 |
| Vince Meyer Learning Ctr 460 Ashworth Dr Waukee IA 50263 (515) 987-5160 |
5-5 | 7 | 92 |
| Waukee Elementary School 850 6th St Waukee IA 50263 (515) 987-5193 |
PK-4 | 37 | 633 |
| Waukee High School 555 Se University Ave Waukee IA 50263 (515) 987-5163 |
10-12 | 88 | 1,456 |
| Waukee Middle School 905 Warrior Ln Waukee IA 50263 (515) 987-5177 |
6-8 | 66 | 921 |
| Waukee South Ms 2350 Se La Grant Parkway Waukee IA 50263 (515) 987-3222 |
6-8 | 67 | 923 |
Teaching in West Des Moines
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookview Elementary School 8000 E.p. True Parkway West Des Moines IA 50266 (515) 987-5166 |
KG-5 | 37 | 574 |
| Maple Grove Elementary School 1455 98th St West Des Moines IA 50266 (515) 987-3363 |
KG-5 | 33 | 539 |
| Woodland Hills 1120 South 95th St West Des Moines IA 50266 (515) 987-5196 |
PK-5 | 33 | 478 |