Columbus City Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Columbus City Schools oversees 117 schools with more than 3,000 teachers. The Columbus City Schools faculty and staff salary figures displayed in the data 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.
Columbus City Schools Teacher Salary Details
The table below lists average salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Columbus 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 | $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 ranges for special education teachers who work for Columbus City Schools 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 average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including 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 Columbus City Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Ohio | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $27,732 | $20,584 |
| Administrators | $19,616 | $16,291 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Columbus City Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Columbus City 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 Columbus City Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 3,187 | 2,957 | 3,074 |
| Preschool Teachers | 81 | 80 | 73 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 237 | 244 | 241 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 1,433 | 1,311 | 1,339 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 1,357 | 1,226 | 1,237 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 79 | 95 | 183 |
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 | 800 | 733 | 724 |
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 Columbus City Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 2,857 | 2,857 | 2,880 |
| District Support Staff | 552 | 689 | 524 |
| School Administrators | 187 | 187 | 188 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 376 | 341 | 357 |
| Student Support Staff | 322 | 306 | 326 |
| Other Support Staff | 1,415 | 1,323 | 1,477 |
| Librarians | 34 | 33 | 28 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 66 | 66 |
| Guidance Counselors | 129 | 130 | 130 |
| Other School Counselors | 129 | 130 | 130 |
Columbus City Schools Schools
We have listed the 117 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Columbus City Schools 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:
- Bexley City School District (5 Schools)
- Grandview Heights City School District (4 Schools)
- Upper Arlington City School District (8 Schools)
- Whitehall City School District (6 Schools)
- South-Western City School District (33 Schools)
Columbus City Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africentric Elementary School 300 East Livingston Ave Columbus OH 43215 (614) 365-6517 | KG-5 | 12 | 250 |
| Alpine Elementary School 1590 Alpine Dr Columbus OH 43229 (614) 365-5359 | KG-5 | 26 | 528 |
| Alum Crest High School 2200 Winslow Dr Columbus OH 43207 (614) 365-5030 | 6-12 | 30 | 142 |
| Arlington Park Elementary School 2400 Mock Rd Columbus OH 43219 (614) 365-5453 | PK-5 | 14 | 253 |
| Arts Impact (aims) Middle School 680 Jack Gibbs Blvd Columbus OH 43215 (614) 365-5558 | 6-8 | 31 | 535 |
| Avalon Elementary School 5220 Avalon Ave Columbus OH 43229 (614) 365-5361 | KG-5 | 28 | 636 |
| Avondale Elementary School 141 Hawkes Ave Columbus OH 43222 (614) 365-6511 | PK-5 | 21 | 342 |
| Beatty Park@eastgate Elementary School 519 Trevitt St Columbus OH 43203 (614) 365-6074 | KG-5 | 13 | 100 |
| Beechcroft High School 6100 Beechcroft Rd Columbus OH 43229 (614) 365-5364 | 9-12 | 37 | 625 |
| Berwick Alternative Elementary School 2655 Scottwood Rd Columbus OH 43209 (614) 365-6140 | PK-8 | 29 | 729 |
| Binns Elementary School 1080 Binns Blvd Columbus OH 43204 (614) 365-5911 | KG-5 | 18 | 321 |
| Briggs High School 2555 Briggs Rd Columbus OH 43223 (614) 365-5915 | 9-12 | 55 | 955 |
| Broadleigh Elementary School 3039 Maryland Ave Columbus OH 43209 (614) 365-6144 | PK-5 | 19 | 313 |
| Brookhaven High School 4077 Karl Rd Columbus OH 43224 (614) 365-5985 | 9-12 | 32 | 506 |
| Buckeye Middle School 2950 Parsons Ave Columbus OH 43207 (614) 365-5417 | 6-8 | 29 | 489 |
| Burroughs Elementary School 551 South Richardson Ave Columbus OH 43204 (614) 365-5923 | PK-5 | 24 | 410 |
| Cassady Alternative Elementary School 2500 North Cassady Ave Columbus OH 43219 (614) 365-5456 | PK-5 | 19 | 351 |
| Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School 3350 South Champion Ave Columbus OH 43207 (614) 365-5421 | PK-5 | 19 | 395 |
| Centennial High School 1441 Bethel Rd Columbus OH 43220 (614) 365-5491 | 9-12 | 43 | 807 |
| Champion Middle School 284 North 22nd St Columbus OH 43203 (614) 365-6082 | 6-8 | 20 | 260 |
| Clarfield Elementary School 1520 Watkins Rd Columbus OH 43207 (614) 365-6411 | PK-5 | 19 | 364 |
| Clinton Elementary School 10 Clinton Heights Ave Columbus OH 43202 (614) 365-6532 | KG-5 | 20 | 422 |
| Colerain Elementary School 499 East Weisheimer Rd Columbus OH 43214 (614) 365-6001 | PK-5 | 19 | 214 |
| Columbus Africentric Secondary School 300 East Livingston Ave Columbus OH 43215 (614) 365-8675 | 6-12 | 29 | 490 |
| Columbus Alternative High School 2632 Mcguffey Rd Columbus OH 43211 (614) 365-6006 | 9-12 | 37 | 744 |
| Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys 3450 Medway Ave Columbus OH 43213 (614) 365-6166 | 6-8 | 17 | 208 |
| Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls 1390 Bryden Rd Columbus OH 43205 (614) 365-6113 | 6-8 | 24 | 418 |
| Columbus International High School 3940 Karl Rd Columbus OH 43224 (614) 365-4054 | 7-12 | 37 | 776 |
| Columbus Spanish Immersion Elementary School 2155 Fenton St Columbus OH 43224 (614) 365-8129 | KG-6 | 14 | 318 |
| Como Elementary School 2989 Reis Ave Columbus OH 43224 (614) 365-6013 | PK-5 | 18 | 377 |
| Cranbrook Elementary School 908 Bricker Blvd Columbus OH 43221 (614) 365-5497 | KG-5 | 20 | 329 |
| Dana Avenue Elementary School 39 South Central Ave Columbus OH 43222 (614) 365-5945 | PK-8 | 29 | 637 |
| Devonshire Alternative Elementary School 6286 Ambleside Dr Columbus OH 43229 (614) 365-5335 | PK-5 | 26 | 498 |
| Dominion Middle School 330 East Dominion Blvd Columbus OH 43214 (614) 365-6020 | 6-8 | 32 | 493 |
| Duxberry Park Alternative Elementary School 1779 East Maynard Ave Columbus OH 43219 (614) 365-6023 | PK-5 | 16 | 302 |
| Eakin Elementary School 3774 Eakin Rd Columbus OH 43228 (614) 365-5928 | PK-5 | 16 | 337 |
| East Columbus Elementary School 3100 East 7th Ave Columbus OH 43219 (614) 365-6147 | PK-5 | 20 | 462 |
| East High School 1500 East Broad St Columbus OH 43205 (614) 365-6096 | 9-12 | 28 | 416 |
| East Linden Elementary School 2505 Brentnell Blvd Columbus OH 43211 (614) 365-5459 | PK-5 | 17 | 331 |
| East Pilgrim Elementary School 1925 Stratford Way Columbus OH 43219 (614) 365-6132 | PK-5 | 17 | 321 |
| Easthaven Elementary School 2360 Garnet Place Columbus OH 43232 (614) 365-6149 | PK-5 | 22 | 432 |
| Eastmoor Academy 417 South Weyant Ave Columbus OH 43213 (614) 365-6158 | 9-12 | 40 | 745 |
| Ecole Kenwood Alternative Elementary School 3770 Shattuck Ave Columbus OH 43220 (614) 365-5502 | KG-6 | 15 | 331 |
| Fairmoor Elementary School 3281 Mayfair Park Place Columbus OH 43213 (614) 365-6169 | KG-5 | 19 | 429 |
| Fairwood Alternative Elementary School 726 Fairwood Ave Columbus OH 43205 (614) 365-6111 | PK-6 | 20 | 374 |
| Fifth Avenue Alternative Elementary School 100 West 4th Ave Columbus OH 43201 (614) 365-5564 | PK-6 | 18 | 360 |
| Forest Park Elementary School 5535 Sandalwood Blvd Columbus OH 43229 (614) 365-5337 | KG-5 | 21 | 493 |
| Fort Hayes Career Center School 546 Jack Gibbs Blvd Columbus OH 43215 (614) 365-6681 | 10-12 | 32 | 83 |
| Fort Hayes Mec High School 546 Jack Gibbs Blvd Columbus OH 43215 (614) 365-6681 | 9-12 | 35 | 743 |
| Gables Elementary School 1680 Becket Ave Columbus OH 43235 (614) 365-5499 | KG-5 | 21 | 411 |
| Georgian Heights Alternative Elementary School 784 Georgian Dr Columbus OH 43228 (614) 365-5931 | PK-5 | 25 | 517 |
| Hamilton Alternative Elementary School 2047 Hamilton Ave Columbus OH 43211 (614) 365-5568 | PK-6 | 20 | 454 |
| Highland Elementary School 40 South Highland Ave Columbus OH 43223 (614) 365-5935 | PK-5 | 16 | 301 |
| Hilltonia Middle School 2345 West Mound St Columbus OH 43204 (614) 365-5937 | 6-8 | 30 | 516 |
| Huy Elementary School 1545 Huy Rd Columbus OH 43224 (614) 365-5977 | PK-5 | 34 | 493 |
| Independence High School 5175 Refugee Rd Columbus OH 43232 (614) 365-5372 | 9-12 | 38 | 592 |
| Indian Springs Elementary School 50 East Henderson Rd Columbus OH 43214 (614) 365-6032 | KG-5 | 22 | 404 |
| Indianola Alternative Elementary School 251 East Weber Rd Columbus OH 43202 (614) 365-5579 | KG-8 | 34 | 594 |
| Innis Elementary School 3399 Kohr Blvd Columbus OH 43224 (614) 365-5462 | KG-5 | 19 | 346 |
| Johnson Park Middle School 1130 South Waverly St Columbus OH 43227 (614) 365-6501 | 6-8 | 23 | 396 |
| Leawood Elementary School 1677 South Hamilton Rd Columbus OH 43227 (614) 365-6504 | PK-5 | 13 | 278 |
| Liberty Elementary School 2901 Whitlow Rd Columbus OH 43232 (614) 365-6482 | PK-5 | 17 | 358 |
| Lincoln Park Elementary School 579 East Markison Ave Columbus OH 43207 (614) 365-5524 | PK-6 | 20 | 359 |
| Lindbergh Elementary School 2541 Lindbergh Dr Columbus OH 43223 (614) 365-6727 | PK-5 | 15 | 239 |
| Linden Elementary School 2626 Cleveland Ave Columbus OH 43211 (614) 365-6537 | PK-6 | 25 | 522 |
| Linden-Mckinley High School 100 East Arcadia Ave Columbus OH 43202 (614) 365-5583 | 7-12 | 47 | 640 |
| Livingston Elementary School 825 East Livingston Ave Columbus OH 43205 (614) 365-5527 | PK-6 | 22 | 443 |
| Maize Road Elementary School 4360 Maize Rd Columbus OH 43224 (614) 365-6040 | PK-5 | 15 | 289 |
| Marion-Franklin High School 1265 Koebel Rd Columbus OH 43207 (614) 365-5432 | 9-12 | 41 | 715 |
| Maybury Elementary School 2633 Maybury Rd Columbus OH 43232 (614) 365-5381 | PK-5 | 17 | 270 |
| Medina Middle School 1425 Huy Rd Columbus OH 43224 (614) 365-6050 | 6-8 | 29 | 465 |
| Mifflin Alternative Middle School 3000 Agler Rd Columbus OH 43219 (614) 365-5474 | 6-8 | 24 | 365 |
| Mifflin High School 3245 Oak Spring St Columbus OH 43219 (614) 365-5466 | 9-12 | 39 | 547 |
| Moler Elementary School 1201 Moler Rd Columbus OH 43207 (614) 365-5529 | PK-6 | 23 | 432 |
| Monroe Alternative Middle School 474 North Monroe Ave Columbus OH 43203 (614) 365-6124 | 6-8 | 15 | 216 |
| North Linden Elementary School 1718 East Cooke Rd Columbus OH 43224 (614) 365-6055 | PK-5 | 21 | 439 |
| Northeast Career Center School 365 South 4th St Columbus OH 43215 (614) 365-2283 | 10-12 | 34 | 61 |
| Northland High School 1919 Northcliff Dr Columbus OH 43229 (614) 365-5342 | 9-12 | 54 | 923 |
| Northtowne Elementary School 4767 Northtowne Blvd Columbus OH 43229 (614) 365-5488 | PK-5 | 18 | 300 |
| Oakland Park Alternative Elementary School 3392 Atwood Ter Columbus OH 43224 (614) 365-6058 | PK-5 | 17 | 350 |
| Oakmont Elementary School 5666 Oakmont Dr Columbus OH 43232 (614) 365-5385 | PK-5 | 16 | 321 |
| Ohio Avenue Elementary School 505 South Ohio Ave Columbus OH 43205 (614) 365-6130 | PK-5 | 16 | 325 |
| Olde Orchard Alternative Elementary School 800 Mcnaughten Rd Columbus OH 43213 (614) 365-5388 | KG-5 | 24 | 517 |
| Parkmoor Urban Academy Elementary School 1711 Penworth Dr Columbus OH 43229 (614) 365-5349 | PK-5 | 16 | 296 |
| Parsons Elementary School 3231 Lee Ellen Place Columbus OH 43207 (614) 365-5099 | PK-5 | 24 | 504 |
| Ridgeview Middle School 4241 Rudy Rd Columbus OH 43214 (614) 365-5506 | 6-8 | 32 | 531 |
| Salem Elementary School 1040 Garvey Rd Columbus OH 43229 (614) 365-5351 | KG-5 | 20 | 340 |
| Scottwood Elementary School 3392 Scottwood Rd Columbus OH 43227 (614) 365-6507 | PK-5 | 21 | 473 |
| Shady Lane Elementary School 1444 Shady Ln Rd Columbus OH 43227 (614) 365-5391 | KG-5 | 19 | 394 |
| Sherwood Middle School 1400 Shady Ln Rd Columbus OH 43227 (614) 365-5393 | 6-8 | 27 | 411 |
| Siebert Elementary School 385 Reinhard Ave Columbus OH 43206 (614) 365-6613 | PK-6 | 15 | 265 |
| South Mifflin Elementary School 2365 Middlehurst Dr Columbus OH 43219 (614) 365-6135 | PK-6 | 15 | 252 |
| South Urban Academy 1160 Ann St Columbus OH 43206 (614) 365-5541 | 7-12 | 55 | 821 |
| Southwood Elementary School 1500 South 4th St Columbus OH 43207 (614) 365-5533 | PK-6 | 21 | 355 |
| Special Education Center School 2571 Neil Ave Columbus OH 43202 (614) 365-5207 | PK-12 | 3 | 249 |
| Stewart Alternative Elementary School 387 East Beck St Columbus OH 43206 (614) 365-5556 | KG-5 | 12 | 287 |
| Sullivant @ Franklinton Elementary School 791 Griggs Ave Columbus OH 43223 (614) 365-6524 | PK-5 | 14 | 281 |
| Trevitt Elementary School 519 Trevitt St Columbus OH 43203 (614) 365-6137 | PK-5 | 17 | 353 |
| Valley Forge Elementary School 1321 Urban Dr Columbus OH 43229 (614) 365-5648 | PK-5 | 17 | 280 |
| Valleyview Elementary School 2989 Valleyview Dr Columbus OH 43204 (614) 365-6312 | KG-5 | 13 | 282 |
| Walnut Ridge High School 4841 East Livingston Ave Columbus OH 43227 (614) 365-5400 | 9-12 | 43 | 707 |
| Wedgewood Middle School 3800 Briggs Rd Columbus OH 43228 (614) 365-5947 | 6-8 | 33 | 523 |
| Weinland Park @ Hudson Elementary School 211 East 7th Ave Columbus OH 43201 (614) 365-5321 | PK-5 | 21 | 400 |
| Welcome Center @ North High School 2001 Hamilton Ave Columbus OH 43211 (614) 365-8811 | 6-12 | 39 | 652 |
| West Broad Elementary School 2744 West Broad St Columbus OH 43204 (614) 365-5964 | PK-5 | 25 | 497 |
| West High School 179 South Powell Ave Columbus OH 43204 (614) 365-5956 | 9-12 | 48 | 820 |
| West Mound @watkins Elementary School 2051 West Mound St Columbus OH 43223 (614) 365-5968 | PK-5 | 21 | 452 |
| Westgate Alternative Elementary School 3080 Wicklow Rd Columbus OH 43204 (614) 365-5971 | PK-5 | 19 | 372 |
| Westmoor Middle School 3001 Valleyview Dr Columbus OH 43204 (614) 365-5974 | 6-8 | 32 | 511 |
| Whetstone High School 4405 Scenic Dr Columbus OH 43214 (614) 365-6060 | 9-12 | 45 | 864 |
| Windsor Academy Elementary School 1219 East 12th Ave Columbus OH 43211 (614) 365-5906 | PK-6 | 23 | 475 |
| Winterset Elementary School 4776 Winterset Dr Columbus OH 43220 (614) 365-5510 | PK-5 | 17 | 319 |
| Woodcrest Elementary School 5321 East Livingston Ave Columbus OH 43232 (614) 365-6747 | PK-5 | 19 | 382 |
| Woodward Park Middle School 5151 Karl Rd Columbus OH 43229 (614) 365-5354 | 6-8 | 48 | 909 |
| Yorktown Middle School 5600 East Livingston Ave Columbus OH 43232 (614) 365-5408 | 6-8 | 25 | 429 |