South Platte Public Schools District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
South Platte Public Schools District oversees 2 schools with over twenty educators. The tables below detail administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Nebraska, due to more localized data not being available. The data is obtained from several 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 table below lists salary ranges for teachers 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 salary ranges 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 average salary 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 South Platte Public Schools District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Nebraska | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $23,092 | $16,896 |
| Administrators | $4,783 | $777 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
South Platte Public Schools District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by South Platte 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 South Platte Public Schools District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 9 | 8 | 9 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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 South Platte Public Schools District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 12 | 12 | 10 |
South Platte Public Schools District Schools
We have listed the 2 schools and their contact information, which is operated by South Platte 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:
- Ogallala Public Schools District (5 Schools)
- Creek Valley Schools District (3 Schools)
- Perkins County Schools District (3 Schools)
- Garden County High School District (3 Schools)
- Paxton Consolidated Schools District (2 Schools)
South Platte Public Schools District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| So Platte Elementary at Big Springs School 610 Plum St Big Springs NE 69122 (308) 889-3674 | PK-6 | 10 | 100 |
| South Platte High School 610 Plum St Big Springs NE 69122 (308) 889-3622 | 7-12 | 11 | 77 |