LCS -- Lancaster City School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
LCS has more than six thousand students and 300 teachers. The tables below profile administration and teacher salaries at LCS. The data is sourced 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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LCS Teacher Salary Details
The following table displays average salary and ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Columbus region. 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 | $32,290 | $25,700-$38,300 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $71,490 | $41,820 - $104,840 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $74,680 | $37,400 - $104,760 |
| Middle School Teacher | $73,870 | $42,870 - $101,520 |
| High School Teacher | $71,600 | $47,290 - $103,590 |
| PE Teacher | $61,240 | $24,640 - $109,630 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Columbus, 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 displays average salary and ranges for special education teachers that work for LCS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $32,290 | $25,700-$38,300 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $74,930 | $47,290 - $104,930 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Columbus, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Columbus area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $50,290 | $36,400-$61,190 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $95,960 | $49,980 - $127,510 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $72,760 | $40,760 - $104,890 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Columbus, 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 LCS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Ohio | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $19,550 | $20,584 |
| Administrators | $16,495 | $16,291 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Lancaster City School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by LCS. 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 LCS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 330 | 343 | 347 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 25 | 24 | 27 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 149 | 148 | 144 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 143 | 140 | 142 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 8 | 26 | 28 |
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 | 79 | 79 | 92 |
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 LCS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 267 | 267 | 283 |
| District Support Staff | 25 | 24 | 27 |
| School Administrators | 13 | 13 | 15 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 27 | 31 | 32 |
| Student Support Staff | 53 | 74 | 75 |
| Other Support Staff | 119 | 121 | 132 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 9 | 10 |
LCS Schools
We have listed the 11 schools and their contact information, which is managed by LCS 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:
- Berne Union Local School District (2 Schools)
- Fairfield Union Local School District (4 Schools)
- Bloom-Carroll Local School District (4 Schools)
- Liberty Union-Thurston Local School District (3 Schools)
- Amanda-Clearcreek Local School District (4 Schools)
Lancaster City School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Heights Elementary School 1515 Cedar Hill Rd Lancaster OH 43130 (740) 687-7334 |
KG-5 | 22 | 389 |
| East Elementary School 751 East Wheeling St Lancaster OH 43130 (740) 687-7338 |
KG-5 | 21 | 386 |
| General Sherman Junior High School 701 Union St Lancaster OH 43130 (740) 687-7344 |
6-8 | 42 | 729 |
| Lancaster High School & Stanbery Campus High School 1312 Granville Pk Lancaster OH 43130 (740) 681-7500 |
9-12 | 108 | 1,700 |
| Medill Elementary School 1151 James Rd Lancaster OH 43130 (740) 687-7352 |
KG-5 | 20 | 352 |
| Sanderson Elementary School 1450 Marietta Rd Ne Lancaster OH 43130 (740) 687-7354 |
KG-5 | 16 | 322 |
| South Elementary School 220 East Walnut St Lancaster OH 43130 (740) 687-7340 |
KG-5 | 19 | 302 |
| Tallmadge Elementary School 611 Lewis Ave Lancaster OH 43130 (740) 687-7336 |
PK-5 | 20 | 404 |
| Tarhe Elementary School 425 Whittier Dr North Lancaster OH 43130 (740) 687-7330 |
KG-5 | 21 | 433 |
| Thomas Ewing Junior High School 825 East Fair Ave Lancaster OH 43130 (740) 687-7347 |
6-8 | 34 | 702 |
| West Elementary School 625 Garfield Ave Lancaster OH 43130 (740) 687-7332 |
KG-5 | 23 | 475 |