So Central Ne Unified System 5 School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
So Central Ne Unified System 5 School District operates 8 schools with more than 60 teachers and instructors. The tables below display teacher salaries for the entire state of Nebraska, due to more localized data not being available. 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.
Nebraska Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table lists 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 | $50,150 | $31,620-$73,620 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,730 | $46,700 - $78,130 |
| Middle School Teacher | $63,630 | $38,790 - $78,290 |
| High School Teacher | $65,520 | $46,870 - $78,510 |
| PE Teacher | $59,640 | $28,940 - $94,920 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, 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 details the average salary for special education teachers in Nebraska.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $50,150 | $31,620-$73,620 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, 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, counselors, and librarians for the state of Nebraska below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $64,310 | $43,570-$97,570 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $116,560 | $85,370 - $156,580 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $68,570 | $45,050 - $100,160 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, 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 So Central Ne Unified System 5 School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Nebraska | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $18,117 | $16,897 |
| Administrators | $18,000 | $777 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
So Central Ne Unified System 5 School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by So Central Ne Unified System 5 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 So Central Ne Unified System 5 School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 68 | 65 | 63 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 41 | 35 | 34 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 27 | 27 | 25 |
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 | 16 | 21 | 26 |
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 So Central Ne Unified System 5 School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 49 | 49 | 52 |
| Other Support Staff | 30 | 30 | 34 |
So Central Ne Unified System 5 School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, So Central Ne Unified System 5 School District oversees 8 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Harvard Public Schools District (2 Schools)
- Bruning-Davenport Unified System School District (4 Schools)
- Sutton Public Schools District (2 Schools)
- Shickley Public Schools District (2 Schools)
- Hastings Public Schools District (8 Schools)
So Central Ne Unified System 5 School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Clay Center
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Creek Middle School 200 North Central Clay Center NE 68933 (402) 762-3561 | 6-8 | 8 | 106 |
Teaching in Fairfield
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Co Learning Center - Fairfield 30671 Hwy 14 Fairfield NE 68938 (402) 726-2287 | PK-PK | 2 | 49 |
| Sandy Creek Elementary School 30671 Hwy 14 Fairfield NE 68938 (402) 726-2412 | PK-5 | 17 | 204 |
| Sandy Creek High School (Junior / Senior) 30671 Hwy 14 Fairfield NE 68938 (402) 726-2151 | 9-12 | 15 | 139 |
Teaching in Lawrence
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence / Nelson Elementary School 411 East Second Lawrence NE 68957 (402) 756-7013 | PK-6 | 10 | 99 |
| Lawrence Early Learning Center 411 East Second Lawrence NE 68957 (402) 756-7014 | PK-PK | 2 | 31 |
Teaching in Nelson
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence / Nelson Secondary School 850 South Nevada Nelson NE 68961 (402) 225-3371 | 7-12 | 10 | 101 |