Southwest Public Schools District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Southwest Public Schools District has over 300 students and 30 teachers and instructors. The tables below provide administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Nebraska, due to more localized data not being available. 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.
Nebraska Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below details the average salary for teachers, which 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 displays 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 average salary details on school administrators and support staff 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 Southwest Public Schools District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Nebraska | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $17,339 | $16,896 |
| Administrators | $17,500 | $777 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Southwest Public Schools District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Southwest 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 Southwest Public Schools District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 15 | 14 | 13 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 17 | 18 | 18 |
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 Southwest Public Schools District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 27 | 27 | 24 |
| Other Support Staff | 17 | 20 | 16 |
Southwest Public Schools District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Southwest Public Schools District oversees 2 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:
- Cambridge Public Schools District (2 Schools)
- Mc Cook Public Schools District (5 Schools)
- Arapahoe Public Schools District (2 Schools)
- Medicine Valley Public Schools District (2 Schools)
- Eustis-Farnam Public Schools District (2 Schools)
Southwest Public Schools District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Bartley
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest High School-Indianola 900 Coke St Bartley NE 69020 (308) 692-3223 | 7-12 | 18 | 147 |
Teaching in Indianola
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Elementary-Indianola School 719 East St Indianola NE 69034 (308) 364-2613 | PK-6 | 14 | 154 |