Columbus Public Schools District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Columbus Public Schools District manages 8 schools with just over 200 teachers and support staff. The tables below detail faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Nebraska, due to more localized data not being available. The data is obtained 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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Nebraska Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table details the average salary for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Nebraska. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $42,920 | $27,730-$63,320 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $57,570 | $45,030 - $73,690 |
| Middle School Teacher | $59,040 | $45,740 - $74,510 |
| High School Teacher | $60,250 | $47,560 - $77,010 |
| PE Teacher | $56,410 | $23,920 - $89,900 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Nebraska, 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 the average salary for special education teachers in Nebraska.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $42,920 | $27,730-$63,320 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Nebraska, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff for the state of Nebraska below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $59,520 | $36,200-$97,050 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $105,410 | $79,330 - $130,040 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $64,260 | $44,430 - $87,880 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Nebraska, 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 Public Schools District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Nebraska | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,634 | $16,891 |
| Administrators | $7,492 | $777 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Columbus Public Schools District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Columbus Public Schools District. 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 Public Schools District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 242 | 232 | 232 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 169 | 160 | 159 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 73 | 70 | 70 |
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 | 8 | 14 | 17 |
| Teaching Assistants | 106 | 118 | 118 |
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 Public Schools District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 159 | 159 | 160 |
| District Support Staff | 18 | 18 | 19 |
| School Administrators | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Student Support Staff | 15 | 16 | 14 |
| Other Support Staff | 87 | 90 | 90 |
Columbus Public Schools District Schools
We have listed the 8 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Columbus Public Schools District 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:
- Lakeview Community Schools District (4 Schools)
- Schuyler Communtiy Schools (8 Schools)
- Shelby Public Schools District (3 Schools)
- David City Public Schools District (3 Schools)
- Humphrey Public Schools District (3 Schools)
Columbus Public Schools District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Elementary School 500 Centennial St Columbus NE 68602 (402) 563-8180 |
PK-5 | 28 | 461 |
| Columbus High School 2200 26th St Columbus NE 68602 (402) 563-7050 |
9-12 | 70 | 1,133 |
| Columbus Middle School 2410 16th St Columbus NE 68602 (402) 563-7060 |
6-8 | 57 | 795 |
| Emerson Elementary School 2410 20th St Columbus NE 68602 (402) 563-7030 |
PK-5 | 19 | 305 |
| Lost Creek Elementary School 3772 33rd Ave Columbus NE 68602 (402) 563-7045 |
PK-5 | 24 | 390 |
| North Park Elementary School 2200 31st St Columbus NE 68602 (402) 563-7070 |
PK-5 | 20 | 365 |
| West Park Elementary School 4100 Adamy St Columbus NE 68602 (402) 563-7075 |
PK-5 | 15 | 307 |