Average Teacher Salary in Lowndes County School District
The average teacher salary in Lowndes County School District is $37,512.
| Grade Level | Average | 10th percentile | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-school | $22,820 | $14,620 | $15,960 | $20,370 | $29,460 | $34,510 |
| Kindergarten | $40,080 | $31,110 | $35,480 | $39,870 | $46,600 | $52,370 |
| Elementary | $40,870 | $31,960 | $35,130 | $39,640 | $46,390 | $52,590 |
| Middle school | $41,710 | $31,070 | $35,750 | $41,170 | $48,650 | $56,120 |
| High school | $42,080 | $31,000 | $35,200 | $41,010 | $49,130 | $57,150 |
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General Facts
- Staff: 729
- Full time teachers: 370
- Pupil to teacher ratio: 13 to 1
- Teacher assistants (instructional aides): 72
- Instructional Coordinators: 7
- Elementary Teachers: 167
- Kindergarten Teachers: 22
- Pre-K Teachers: 1
- High School Teachers: 138
- Pre-K to 12 Students: 5,391
Financial Statistics for Lowndes County School District
Revenue
- Revenue from local sources: $13,639,000
- Revenue from state sources: $23,624,000
- Revenue from federal sources: $4,681,000
- Total revenue: $41,944,000
Expenses
- Expenditures on instruction: $22,589,000
- Expenditures on teacher salary: $22,192,000
- Expenditures on teacher benefits: $6,667,000
- Expenditures per student: $121,000
- Total expenditures: $43,743,000
Breakdown of Teacher Salary Expenses
- Teacher salary expenses on regular education: $10,483,000
- Teacher salary expenses on special education: $2,102,000
- Teacher salary expenses on vocational education: $862,000
Information on Schools within Lowndes County School District
Elementary Schools within the Lowndes County School District
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Caledonia Elementary School
99 Confederate Dr
Caledonia, MS 39740 662-356-2050
|
|
17 to 1 | 57 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
New Hope Elementary School
199 Enlow Rd
Columbus, MS 39702 662-244-4760
|
|
18 to 1 | 71 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
West Lowndes Elementary
1000 Gilmer Wilburn Rd
Columbus, MS 39701 662-244-5050
|
|
10 to 1 | 21 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
Middle Schools within the Lowndes County School District
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Caledonia Middle School
105 Confederate Dr
Caledonia, MS 39740 662-356-2042
|
|
13 to 1 | 36 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
|
New Hope Middle School
462 Center Rd
Columbus, MS 39702 662-244-4740
|
|
12 to 1 | 54 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
|
West Lowndes Middle School
1380 Motley Rd
Columbus, MS 39701 662-244-5060
|
|
8 to 1 | 18 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
High Schools within the Lowndes County School District
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Caledonia High School
111 Confederate Dr
Caledonia, MS 39740 662-356-2001
|
|
17 to 1 | 33 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
New Hope High School
3419 New Hope Rd
Columbus, MS 39702 662-244-4701
|
|
16 to 1 | 54 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
West Lowndes High School
644 South Frontage Rd
Columbus, MS 39701 662-328-1369
|
|
11 to 1 | 20 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
General District Statistics
- Per capita income: $15,728
- Median family income: $40,232
- Median male income: $27,273
- Median female income: $15,028
- Median income of a renter: $21,250
- Median income of a home owner: $39,738
- Number of Households making:
10 - 25k 25 - 40k 40 - 60k 60 - 100k 100k+ 2,075 1,770 1,830 1,640 455
