Q: What are average class sizes?
A: The district strives to maintain average classes of 25 students per classroom teacher. We staff our schools according to the following ratios:

• Grades K-3—23
  
• Grades 4-6—26
  
• Grades 7-8—19.5
  
• Grades 9-12—20.5

Q: What is Douglas County’s Performance Pay Plan and who does it cover?
A: Douglas County School District has implemented performance-based compensation systems for all employee groups. These plans will continue to be adjusted, expanded and improved based on the feedback we receive. The goal of the compensation systems is to improve overall district performance. Douglas County’s Performance Pay system for teachers is the most comprehensive and long running in the nation and continues to attract the attention of a wide range of local, national and even international audiences. For more information, go to Departments>Human Resources.

Q: How can I learn about job opportunities with the school district?
A: There are many opportunities to work for Douglas County School District. From the front page of the website, select Departments>Human Resources>Current Job Opportunities.