Average Teacher Salary in Desoto School District
The average teacher salary in Desoto School District is $42,144.
| Grade Level | Average | 10th percentile | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-school | $21,740 | $15,950 | $17,620 | $20,710 | $24,090 | $27,480 |
| Kindergarten | $45,570 | $33,030 | $36,440 | $43,230 | $53,420 | $61,190 |
| Elementary | $45,500 | $32,810 | $36,130 | $42,690 | $53,540 | $62,320 |
| Middle school | $46,730 | $33,630 | $37,740 | $45,210 | $54,370 | $62,290 |
| High school | $51,180 | $34,010 | $38,990 | $49,810 | $59,180 | $72,820 |
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General Facts
- Staff: 728
- Full time teachers: 375
- Pupil to teacher ratio: 11 to 1
- Teacher assistants (instructional aides): 90
- Instructional Coordinators: 1
- Elementary Teachers: 125
- Kindergarten Teachers: 22
- Pre-K Teachers: 2
- High School Teachers: 114
- Pre-K to 12 Students: 4,952
Financial Statistics for Desoto School District
Revenue
- Revenue from local sources: $15,107,000
- Revenue from state sources: $26,327,000
- Revenue from federal sources: $7,091,000
- Total revenue: $48,525,000
Expenses
- Expenditures on instruction: $25,752,000
- Expenditures on teacher salary: $26,647,000
- Expenditures on teacher benefits: $8,505,000
- Expenditures per student: $813,000
- Total expenditures: $48,458,000
Breakdown of Teacher Salary Expenses
- Teacher salary expenses on regular education: $10,327,000
- Teacher salary expenses on special education: $1,387,000
- Teacher salary expenses on vocational education: $651,000
Information on Schools within Desoto School District
Elementary Schools within the Desoto School District
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Desoto Alternative Center
5891 SE Hwy 31
Arcadia, FL 34266 863-494-0151
|
|
22 to 1 | 2 | Kindergarten | 12th Grade |
|
Early Education Center
318 North Wilson Ave
Arcadia, FL 34266 863-494-9303
|
|
46 to 1 | 2 | Prekindergarten | Prekindergarten |
|
Memorial Elementary School
851 East Hickory St
Arcadia, FL 34266 863-494-2736
|
|
12 to 1 | 67 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Nocatee Elementary School
4846 SW Shores Rd
Nocatee, FL 34268 863-494-4511
|
|
12 to 1 | 53 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Peace River Youth Academy
8805 SW Staroute Center St
Arcadia, FL 34269 863-993-4610
|
|
9 to 1 | 3 | 4th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
West Elementary School
304 West Imogene St
Arcadia, FL 34266 863-494-3155
|
|
14 to 1 | 66 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
Middle Schools within the Desoto School District
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Desoto Middle School
420 East Gibson St
Arcadia, FL 34266 863-494-4133
|
|
14 to 1 | 67 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
|
Joshua Creek Center
5871 Southeast Hwy 31
Arcadia, FL 34266 863-491-5300
|
|
8 to 1 | 16 | 6th Grade | 12th Grade |
High Schools within the Desoto School District
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Desoto Alternative Center
5891 SE Hwy 31
Arcadia, FL 34266 863-494-0151
|
|
22 to 1 | 2 | Kindergarten | 12th Grade |
|
Desoto County High School
1710 East Gibson St
Arcadia, FL 34266 863-494-3434
|
|
16 to 1 | 74 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
Joshua Creek Center
5871 Southeast Hwy 31
Arcadia, FL 34266 863-491-5300
|
|
8 to 1 | 16 | 6th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
Peace River Youth Academy
8805 SW Staroute Center St
Arcadia, FL 34269 863-993-4610
|
|
9 to 1 | 3 | 4th Grade | 12th Grade |
Other Schools within the Desoto School District (Alternative, Special Education)
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Carlstrom Center
5891 SE Hwy 31
Arcadia, FL 34266 863-491-5367
|
|
9 to 1 | 16 | 4th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
Desoto Drop Back In Academy
309 North Monroe Ave
Arcadia, FL 34266 863-884-9940
|
|
not available | not available | 6th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
Hospital And Homebound
530 Lasolona Ave
Arcadia, FL 34266 863-494-4222
|
|
not available | not available | Kindergarten | 12th Grade |
General District Statistics
- Per capita income: $14,000
- Median family income: $34,726
- Median male income: $16,353
- Median female income: $13,824
- Median income of a renter: $22,766
- Median income of a home owner: $33,199
- Number of Households making:
10 - 25k 25 - 40k 40 - 60k 60 - 100k 100k+ 2,515 1,985 1,865 1,090 345
