Columbus School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Columbus School District has over 1,000 students and eighty teachers and support staff. The tables below profile faculty and teacher salaries at Columbus School District. The data is taken from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Columbus School District Teacher Salary Details
This table lists average salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Madison and surrounding areas. 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 | $39,940 | $30,410-$47,430 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $60,100 | $41,800 - $78,830 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $70,940 | $51,340 - $100,420 |
| Middle School Teacher | $70,820 | $50,400 - $100,580 |
| High School Teacher | $67,410 | $49,890 - $80,190 |
| PE Teacher | $57,410 | $25,870 - $79,220 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Madison, 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 details average salary ranges for special education teachers are employed by Columbus School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $39,940 | $30,410-$47,430 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $67,970 | $51,050 - $83,830 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Madison, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff for the Madison area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $63,680 | $45,330-$88,540 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $123,920 | $93,310 - $163,660 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $72,940 | $51,110 - $99,960 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Madison, 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 School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Wisconsin | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $24,956 | $29,464 |
| Administrators | $7,500 | $27,007 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Columbus School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Columbus School 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 School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 82 | 83 | 83 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 29 | 32 | 33 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 42 | 41 | 40 |
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 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
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 School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 46 | 46 | 47 |
| Student Support Staff | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Other Support Staff | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Columbus School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Columbus School District has 4 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Fall River School District (2 Schools)
- Waterloo School District (4 Schools)
- Marshall School District (5 Schools)
- Rio Community School District (2 Schools)
- Beaver Dam School District (10 Schools)
Columbus School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Elementary School 200 Fuller St Columbus WI 53925 (920) 623-5952 | PK-3 | 24 | 379 |
| Columbus High School 1164 Farnham St Columbus WI 53925 (920) 623-5956 | 9-12 | 24 | 381 |
| Columbus Middle School 400 South Dickason Blvd Columbus WI 53925 (920) 623-5954 | 4-8 | 30 | 401 |
| Discovery Charter School 200 Fuller St Columbus WI 53925 (920) 623-5952 | KG-3 | 4 | 95 |