Average Teacher Salary in Columbus Public Schools
The average teacher salary in Columbus Public Schools is $40,117.
| Grade Level | Average | 10th percentile | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-school | $25,471 | $16,141 | $18,572 | $22,154 | $29,440 | $41,935 |
| Kindergarten | $44,854 | $33,527 | $38,151 | $45,238 | $51,547 | $56,780 |
| Elementary | $42,131 | $29,162 | $34,971 | $41,662 | $49,374 | $56,042 |
| Middle school | $45,327 | $31,992 | $37,227 | $43,421 | $54,217 | $62,018 |
| High school | $42,805 | $29,194 | $35,565 | $43,045 | $50,134 | $56,457 |
How to Become a Teacher in Columbus Public Schools
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General Facts
- Staff: 494
- Full time teachers: 235
- Pupil to teacher ratio: 15 to 1
- Teacher assistants (instructional aides): 85
- Instructional Coordinators: 4
- Elementary Teachers: 161
- Kindergarten Teachers: not available
- Pre-K Teachers: not available
- High School Teachers: 74
- Pre-K to 12 Students: 3,349
Financial Statistics for Columbus Public Schools
Revenue
- Revenue from local sources: $17,704,000
- Revenue from state sources: $13,207,000
- Revenue from federal sources: $2,155,000
- Total revenue: $33,066,000
Expenses
- Expenditures on instruction: $17,650,000
- Expenditures on teacher salary: $18,234,000
- Expenditures on teacher benefits: $4,104,000
- Expenditures per student: $2,000
- Total expenditures: $33,166,000
Breakdown of Teacher Salary Expenses
- Teacher salary expenses on regular education: $0
- Teacher salary expenses on special education: $0
- Teacher salary expenses on vocational education: $0
Information on Schools within Columbus Public Schools
Elementary Schools within the Columbus Public Schools
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Centennial Elementary School
1301 Centennial
Utica, NE 68456 402-534-2321
|
|
12 to 1 | 18 | Prekindergarten | 6th Grade |
|
Emerson Elementary School
2705 Ave East
Kearney, NE 68847 308-698-8270
|
|
14 to 1 | 18 | Prekindergarten | 6th Grade |
|
Lost Creek Elementary School
3772 33rd Ave
Columbus, NE 68602 402-563-7045
|
|
17 to 1 | 18 | Prekindergarten | 6th Grade |
|
North Park Elementary
2200 31st St
Columbus, NE 68602 402-563-7070
|
|
17 to 1 | 19 | Prekindergarten | 6th Grade |
|
West Park Elementary
4100 Adamy St
Columbus, NE 68602 402-563-7075
|
|
19 to 1 | 16 | Prekindergarten | 6th Grade |
Middle Schools within the Columbus Public Schools
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Columbus Middle School
2410 16th St
Columbus, NE 68602 402-563-7060
|
|
13 to 1 | 59 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
High Schools within the Columbus Public Schools
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Columbus High School
2200 26th St
Columbus, NE 68602 402-563-7050
|
|
16 to 1 | 73 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
General District Statistics
- Per capita income: $18,418
- Median family income: $48,677
- Median male income: $26,874
- Median female income: $16,754
- Median income of a renter: $23,807
- Median income of a home owner: $47,236
- Number of Households making:
10 - 25k 25 - 40k 40 - 60k 60 - 100k 100k+ 905 1,225 1,845 1,530 480
