Avg Teacher Salary
$100,942
Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE
School district · Nebraska · LEAID 3100122
SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5
Estimated average teacher salary of $100,942, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5 — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).
- $100,942
- Est. avg teacher salary
- $20,065
- Per-pupil spending
- 695
- Students enrolled
- 70th
- Pct. in NE
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,065
Total expenditure / enrollment
Student Enrollment
695 students
Salary vs State Average 100.0%
20.2% above Nebraska average
What the Numbers Say About SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5
SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5 is a small school district in Nebraska, serving 695 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $20,065. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $100,942, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3100122 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.
Relative to the Nebraska statewide average of $84,007, teacher pay in SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5 runs meaningfully above the state benchmark — a 20.2% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (22.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in Nebraska, it pays more than 70% of them. Licensing reciprocity, collective bargaining strength, and state aid formulas all contribute to where a district lands in these tiers.
On the budget side, SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5 reports $13.9M in total expenditure against $15.4M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 34% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $2.4M, special-education teacher pay is $1.2M. These figures are district-level aggregates from F-33, not individual contracts — step-and-column schedules, stipends, and collectively-bargained differentials sit underneath these totals.
How does SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5 compare?
Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the Nebraska average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.
SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5 pays +17.2% more than OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS · per-pupil $20,065 vs $17,584
Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.
Revenue & Expenditure
$15.4M
Total Revenue
$13.9M
Total Expenditure
$4.7M
Instruction Salaries
34% of total spending
Instructional Salary by Program
$2.4M
Regular Program
$1.2M
Special Education
$0.5M
Other Programs
Other Nebraska Districts
About This Data
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022.
Methodology: Average salary figures are estimates derived from total instructional salary expenditure (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates — not individual salary records.
Coverage: Data covers public school districts in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Private schools are not included.
Limitations: Instructional salary data includes classroom teachers and some instructional aides depending on district reporting practices. Salary figures may differ from collectively-bargained salary schedules.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teacher salary in SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5?
The estimated average teacher salary in SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5 is $100,942 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.
How does SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5 teacher pay compare to the Nebraska average?
SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5 pays 20.2% more than the Nebraska state average of $84,007. The district's estimated average is $100,942.
How does SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5 teacher pay compare to the national average?
SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5 pays 22.7% above the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $100,942.
What is the per-pupil spending in SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5?
SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5 spends approximately $20,065 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.
How many students are enrolled in SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5?
SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5 has 695 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.
What percentage of SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5's budget goes to teacher salaries?
Instructional salaries account for 34% of SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5's total expenditure of $13.9M (NCES FY2022).
Where does this teacher salary data come from?
This data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022. Salary figures are estimates derived from instructional expenditure data (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.
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