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School district · Ohio · LEAID 3904814

Columbia Local

Columbia Local's estimated average teacher salary is $66,336; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$66,336
Est. avg teacher salary
$17,292
Per-pupil spending
880
Students enrolled
4th
Pct. in OH
$66,336

Columbia Local (Ohio) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $66,336, materially below the Ohio average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 880 students.

  • 4th percentile for Ohio
  • 31st percentile nationally
  • 32% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +6.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$66,336

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,292

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

880 students

Salary vs State Average 68.9%

31.1% below Ohio average

Nationally, Columbia Local's estimated average out-pays 31% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Columbia Local's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$66,336 Top 69% higher than 31% of 11,460 US districts

$30,000–$40,000: 66 US districts (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$50,000: 375 US districts (3%). Below this entry. $50,000–$60,000: 1,529 US districts (13%). Below this entry. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). This entry sits in this band. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Above this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Above this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Above this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). Above this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). Above this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 301 US districts (3%). Above this entry. $130,000–$140,000: 183 US districts (2%). Above this entry. $140,000–$150,000: 122 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $150,000–$160,000: 68 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $160,000–$170,000: 42 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $170,000–$180,000: 26 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $180,000–$190,000: 0 US districts (0%). Above this entry. Columbia Local $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

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Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What the Numbers Say About Columbia Local

Columbia Local is a small school district in Ohio, serving 880 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $17,292. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $66,336, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3904814 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Ohio statewide average of $96,303, teacher pay in Columbia Local runs materially below the state benchmark, a 31.1% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (22.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Ohio, it pays more than 4% of them.

Budget figures show Columbia Local reporting $15.2M in total expenditure against $14.9M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 32% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $3.8M, special-education teacher pay is $0.7M.

How does Columbia Local compare?

Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the Ohio average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.

Columbia Local $66,336
Columbus City School District $98,145
Ohio avg $96,303
National avg $85,759

Columbia Local pays -32.4% less than Columbus City School District · per-pupil $17,292 vs $22,434

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Ohio districts

These are not simply nearby districts: each group is selected from the same NCES FY2022 dataset using a matching salary or per-pupil-investment signal and a comparable enrollment range.

Similar estimated teacher pay

Salary-nearest districts to Columbia Local, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Columbia Local, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$14.9M
Total Revenue
$15.2M
Total Expenditure
$4.9M
Instruction Salaries
32% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$3.8M
Regular Program
$0.7M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational

Other Ohio Districts

Fairfield Local
$83,842
914 students
Crestview Local
$77,585
914 students
Fort Frye Local
$86,136
915 students
Oberlin City Schools
$89,383
843 students
Cuyahoga Heights Local
$104,645
841 students
Minster Local
$91,192
841 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Columbia Local?

Columbia Local's average teacher salary is $66,336, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Columbia Local teacher pay compare to the Ohio average?

Columbia Local pays 31.1% less than the Ohio state average of $96,303. The district's average is $66,336.

How does Columbia Local teacher pay compare to the national average?

Columbia Local pays 22.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $66,336.

What is the per-pupil spending in Columbia Local?

Per-pupil spending in Columbia Local runs approximately $17,292 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Columbia Local?

Columbia Local has 880 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Columbia Local's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 32% of Columbia Local's total expenditure of $15.2M (NCES FY2022).

Where does this teacher salary data come from?

This data is sourced from two NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) surveys, Fiscal Year 2022: the F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey (instructional expenditure, variable Z33) and the Staff Universe Survey (reported teacher headcount). Salary figures divide the former by the latter, falling back to an enrollment-based estimate only when a district has no reported headcount. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.

Disclaimer & data sources

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

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According to the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, PlainTeacher's figures are computed directly, no number is typed in by an editor. Columbia Local's salary and finance figures are computed directly from its FY2022 F-33 submission, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error on this page. Data current as of FY2022.