Average Teacher Salary in Columbia Public Schools
The average teacher salary in Columbia Public Schools is $44,080.
| Grade Level | Average | 10th percentile | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-school | $23,260 | $16,190 | $17,430 | $19,040 | $22,970 | $43,420 |
| Kindergarten | $48,790 | $32,350 | $36,460 | $47,910 | $58,370 | $70,810 |
| Elementary | $48,410 | $32,900 | $36,810 | $46,990 | $56,910 | $70,440 |
| Middle school | $49,200 | $33,120 | $37,330 | $47,010 | $57,690 | $72,710 |
| High school | $50,740 | $32,900 | $37,230 | $48,840 | $59,360 | $78,280 |
How to Become a Teacher in Columbia Public Schools
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General Facts
- Staff: 1,476
- Full time teachers: 726
- Pupil to teacher ratio: 11 to 1
- Teacher assistants (instructional aides): 198
- Instructional Coordinators: 1
- Elementary Teachers: 261
- Kindergarten Teachers: 46
- Pre-K Teachers: 21
- High School Teachers: 273
- Pre-K to 12 Students: 9,989
Financial Statistics for Columbia Public Schools
Revenue
- Revenue from local sources: $21,916,000
- Revenue from state sources: $60,308,000
- Revenue from federal sources: $10,951,000
- Total revenue: $93,175,000
Expenses
- Expenditures on instruction: $48,094,000
- Expenditures on teacher salary: $51,215,000
- Expenditures on teacher benefits: $16,419,000
- Expenditures per student: $733,000
- Total expenditures: $90,392,000
Breakdown of Teacher Salary Expenses
- Teacher salary expenses on regular education: $23,718,000
- Teacher salary expenses on special education: $4,116,000
- Teacher salary expenses on vocational education: $1,539,000
Information on Schools within Columbia Public Schools
Elementary Schools within the Columbia Public Schools
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Columbia City Elementary School
7438 SW State Rd 47
Lake City, FL 32024 386-758-4850
|
|
14 to 1 | 50 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Five Points Elementary School
303 NW Johnson St
Lake City, FL 32055 386-755-8230
|
|
12 to 1 | 47 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Fort White Elementary School
18119 SW State Rd 47
Fort White, FL 32038 386-497-2301
|
|
14 to 1 | 52 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Melrose Park Elementary School
820 SE Putnam St
Lake City, FL 32025 386-755-8260
|
|
13 to 1 | 40 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Niblack Elementary School
837 NE Brdway Ave
Lake City, FL 32055 386-755-8200
|
|
9 to 1 | 36 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Summers Elementary School
1388 SW Mcfarln Ave
Lake City, FL 32025 386-755-8250
|
|
13 to 1 | 66 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Westside Elementary School
1956 SW County Rd 252b
Lake City, FL 32024 386-755-8280
|
|
13 to 1 | 57 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
Middle Schools within the Columbia Public Schools
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Challenge Learning Center
1301 NW Labonte Ln
Lake City, FL 32055 386-755-8296
|
|
5 to 1 | 14 | 6th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
Fort White High School
17828 SW State Rd 47
Fort White, FL 32038 386-497-5952
|
|
14 to 1 | 88 | 6th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
Lake City Middle School
843 SW Arlington Blvd
Lake City, FL 32025 386-758-4800
|
|
18 to 1 | 61 | 6th Grade | 9th Grade |
|
Richardson Middle School
646 SE Pennsylvania St
Lake City, FL 32025 386-755-8130
|
|
13 to 1 | 50 | 6th Grade | 12th Grade |
High Schools within the Columbia Public Schools
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Challenge Learning Center
1301 NW Labonte Ln
Lake City, FL 32055 386-755-8296
|
|
5 to 1 | 14 | 6th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
Columbia High School
469 SE Fighting Tiger Dr
Lake City, FL 32025 386-755-8080
|
|
17 to 1 | 111 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
Fort White High School
17828 SW State Rd 47
Fort White, FL 32038 386-497-5952
|
|
14 to 1 | 88 | 6th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
Richardson Middle School
646 SE Pennsylvania St
Lake City, FL 32025 386-755-8130
|
|
13 to 1 | 50 | 6th Grade | 12th Grade |
Other Schools within the Columbia Public Schools (Alternative, Special Education)
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Eastside Elementary School
256 SE Beech St
Lake City, FL 32025 863-648-3002
|
|
14 to 1 | 45 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
General District Statistics
- Per capita income: $14,598
- Median family income: $35,927
- Median male income: $23,366
- Median female income: $15,483
- Median income of a renter: $22,210
- Median income of a home owner: $34,009
- Number of Households making:
10 - 25k 25 - 40k 40 - 60k 60 - 100k 100k+ 4,785 3,510 3,380 2,505 800
