WFPS -- West Fargo Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than 600 educators and eight thousand students enrolled at the 16 schools operated by West Fargo Public Schools. The West Fargo Public Schools district's salary information provided in the tables below are obtained from several government 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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WFPS Teacher Salary Details
The table below details salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Fargo 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 | $34,800 | $27,340-$44,700 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $53,970 | $39,900 - $76,820 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,240 | $41,190 - $76,620 |
| Middle School Teacher | $61,590 | $47,180 - $78,830 |
| High School Teacher | $60,250 | $44,650 - $79,720 |
| PE Teacher | $48,300 | $25,340 - $84,720 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Fargo, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers who work for WFPS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $59,770 | $39,980 - $79,430 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Fargo, 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 Fargo area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $57,980 | $36,370-$88,270 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $113,850 | $79,910 - $134,670 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $56,550 | $46,490 - $71,200 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Fargo, 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 West Fargo Public Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | North Dakota | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $19,807 | $12,151 |
| Administrators | $18,528 | $12,037 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
West Fargo Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by West Fargo Public 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 West Fargo Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 534 | 572 | 663 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 51 | 61 | 72 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 327 | 356 | 409 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 149 | 148 | 173 |
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 | 10 | 13 | 11 |
| Teaching Assistants | 136 | 163 | 177 |
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 West Fargo Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 290 | 290 | 329 |
| District Administrators | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| District Support Staff | 31 | 30 | 32 |
| School Administrators | 22 | 24 | 28 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 21 | 22 | 25 |
| Student Support Staff | 37 | 41 | 48 |
| Other Support Staff | 152 | 164 | 186 |
| Librarians | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 11 | 14 |
| Guidance Counselors | 21 | 22 | 24 |
| Other School Counselors | 21 | 22 | 24 |
West Fargo Public Schools Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, West Fargo Public Schools oversees 16 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:
- Fargo Public Schools (22 Schools)
- Central Cass 17 School District (3 Schools)
- Kindred 2 School District (2 Schools)
- Northern Cass 97 School District (3 Schools)
- Richland 44 School District (2 Schools)
West Fargo Public Schools Map & Boundaries
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Teaching in Fargo
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osgood Kindergarten Center School 5550 44th Ave South Fargo ND 58104 (701) 356-2190 |
PK-1 | 37 | 549 |
Teaching in Harwood
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwood Elementary School 110 Freedland Dr Harwood ND 58042 (701) 356-2040 |
1-5 | 9 | 130 |
Teaching in Horace
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horace Elementary School 110 3rd Ave North Horace ND 58047 (701) 356-2080 |
1-5 | 14 | 233 |
Teaching in West Fargo
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Elementary School 3420 9th St West West Fargo ND 58078 (701) 356-2130 |
1-5 | 34 | 486 |
| Cheney Middle School 825 17th Ave East West Fargo ND 58078 (701) 356-2090 |
6-8 | 86 | 1,091 |
| Early Childhood Center School 330 3rd Ave East West Fargo ND 58078 (701) 356-2020 |
PK-KG | 48 | 473 |
| Eastwood Elementary School 500 10th Ave East West Fargo ND 58078 (701) 356-2030 |
1-5 | 48 | 519 |
| Freedom Elementary School 401 26th Ave East West Fargo ND 58078 (701) 356-5221 |
1-5 | 34 | 540 |
| L E Berger Elementary School 631 4th Ave East West Fargo ND 58078 (701) 356-2010 |
1-5 | 35 | 437 |
| Liberty Middle School 801 36th Ave East West Fargo ND 58078 (701) 356-2671 |
6-8 | 66 | 754 |
| Sheyenne 9th Grade Center School 800 40th Ave East West Fargo ND 58078 (701) 356-2160 |
9-10 | 63 | 804 |
| South Elementary School 117 6th Ave West West Fargo ND 58078 (701) 356-2100 |
1-5 | 32 | 443 |
| West Fargo High School 801 9th St East West Fargo ND 58078 (701) 356-2050 |
10-12 | 110 | 1,414 |
| West Fargo New Elementary School 801 36th Ave East West Fargo ND 58078 (701) 356-5890 |
5-5 | 12 | 210 |
| Westside Elementary School 945 7th Ave West West Fargo ND 58078 (701) 356-2110 |
1-5 | 36 | 465 |