Columbia Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than 1000 teachers and support staff and 20,000 students that are enrolled at the 32 schools operated by Columbia Public Schools. The Columbia Public Schools school district salary figures displayed in the following tables are taken from several government and organizational agencies as noted below the salary tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Columbia Public Schools Teacher Salary Details
The following table details average salary and ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Columbia area. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| PE Teacher | $52,530 | $23,190 - $98,700 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Columbia, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Columbia area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Guidance & School Counselors | $50,430 | $36,030 - $74,210 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Columbia, 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 Columbia Public Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Missouri | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,574 | $12,923 |
| Administrators | $36,908 | $29,579 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Columbia Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Columbia Public Schools. 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 Columbia Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,240 | 1,273 | 1,300 |
| Preschool Teachers | 59 | 61 | 63 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 65 | 70 | 69 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 451 | 467 | 479 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 666 | 676 | 689 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 22 | 35 | 26 |
| Teaching Assistants | 199 | 228 | 227 |
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 Columbia Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 914 | 914 | 969 |
| District Administrators | 9 | 10 | 12 |
| District Support Staff | 155 | 195 | 205 |
| School Administrators | 62 | 62 | 65 |
| Student Support Staff | 111 | 137 | 146 |
| Other Support Staff | 431 | 510 | 541 |
| Librarians | 30 | 30 | 32 |
| Guidance Counselors | 51 | 52 | 56 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 20 | 22 | 23 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 29 | 30 | 33 |
Columbia Public Schools Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Columbia Public Schools oversees 32 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Harrisburg R-VIII School District (3 Schools)
- Hallsville R-Iv School District (4 Schools)
- Southern Boone County R-I School District (4 Schools)
- Moniteau County C-1 School District (2 Schools)
- Prairie Home R-V School District (2 Schools)
Columbia Public Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Hart Lewis 5801 Arbor Pointe Parkway Columbia MO 65202 (573) 214-3200 |
PK-5 | 51 | 641 |
| Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle School 4200 Bethel St Columbia MO 65203 (573) 214-3240 |
6-8 | 57 | 833 |
| Blue Ridge Elementary School 3700 Woodland Dr Columbia MO 65202 (573) 214-3580 |
PK-5 | 36 | 506 |
| Cedar Ridge Elementary School 1100 Roseta Ave Columbia MO 65201 (573) 214-3510 |
PK-5 | 14 | 184 |
| Center for Gifted Education School 1010 Rangeline St Columbia MO 65201 (573) 214-3750 |
1-5 | 8 | 45 |
| Columbia-Hickman High School 1104 North Providence Rd Columbia MO 65203 (573) 214-3000 |
9-12 | 122 | 1,814 |
| Derby Ridge Elementary School 4000 Derby Ridge Rd Columbia MO 65202 (573) 214-3270 |
PK-5 | 39 | 587 |
| Fairview Elementary School 909 Fairview Rd Columbia MO 65203 (573) 214-3590 |
PK-5 | 32 | 594 |
| Frederick Douglass High School 310 North Providence Rd Columbia MO 65203 (573) 214-3680 |
PK-12 | 16 | 191 |
| Jefferson Jr. High School 713 Rogers St Columbia MO 65201 (573) 214-3210 |
6-8 | 45 | 512 |
| John B. Lange Middle School 2201 East Smiley Ln Columbia MO 65202 (573) 214-3250 |
6-8 | 47 | 657 |
| John Ridgeway Elementary School 107 East Sexton Columbia MO 65203 (573) 214-3550 |
KG-5 | 15 | 242 |
| Juvenile Justice Center School 5665 Roger I Wilson Mem Dr Columbia MO 65202 (573) 886-4450 |
1-12 | 2 | 8 |
| Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School 201 Park Deville Columbia MO 65203 (573) 214-3570 |
PK-5 | 39 | 690 |
| Midway Heights Elementary School 8130 West Hwy 40 Columbia MO 65202 (573) 214-3540 |
PK-5 | 17 | 268 |
| Mill Creek Elementary School 2200 Nifong Blvd Columbia MO 65203 (573) 214-3280 |
PK-5 | 45 | 875 |
| Muriel W. Battle High School 7575 St Charles Rd Columbia MO 65202 (573) 214-3300 |
9-12 | 73 | 1,094 |
| New Haven Elementary School 3301 New Haven Rd Columbia MO 65201 (573) 214-3640 |
PK-5 | 21 | 304 |
| Oakland Jr. High School 3405 Oakland Place Columbia MO 65202 (573) 214-3220 |
6-8 | 42 | 490 |
| Parkade Elementary School 111 Parkade Blvd Columbia MO 65202 (573) 214-3630 |
PK-5 | 36 | 503 |
| Robert E. Lee Elementary School 1208 Locust Columbia MO 65201 (573) 214-3530 |
PK-5 | 19 | 320 |
| Rock Bridge Elementary School 5151 South Hwy 163 Columbia MO 65203 (573) 214-3290 |
PK-5 | 31 | 620 |
| Rock Bridge Sr. High School 4303 South Providence Rd Columbia MO 65203 (573) 214-3100 |
9-12 | 108 | 2,013 |
| Russell Blvd. Elementary School 1800 West Rollins Rd Columbia MO 65203 (573) 214-3650 |
PK-5 | 34 | 555 |
| Shepard Blvd. Elementary School 2616 Shepard Blvd Columbia MO 65201 (573) 214-3660 |
PK-5 | 32 | 618 |
| Smithton Middle School 3600 West Worley Columbia MO 65203 (573) 214-3260 |
6-8 | 55 | 748 |
| Thomas Benton Elementary School 1410 Hinkson Ave Columbia MO 65201 (573) 214-3610 |
PK-5 | 24 | 307 |
| Two Mile Prairie Elementary School 5450 North Hwy Z Columbia MO 65202 (573) 214-3560 |
PK-5 | 21 | 331 |
| Ulysses S. Grant Elementary School 10 East Broadway Columbia MO 65203 (573) 214-3520 |
PK-5 | 19 | 348 |
| West Blvd. Elementary School 319 West Blvd North Columbia MO 65203 (573) 214-3670 |
PK-5 | 30 | 380 |
| West Jr. High School 401 Clinkscales Rd Columbia MO 65203 (573) 214-3230 |
6-8 | 46 | 594 |