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School district · Nebraska · LEAID 3100122

South Central Nebraska Unified 5

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): South Central Nebraska Unified 5 pays an estimated average teacher salary of $68,367, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$68,367
Est. avg teacher salary
$20,065
Per-pupil spending
695
Students enrolled
24th
Pct. in NE
$68,367

South Central Nebraska Unified 5 (Nebraska) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $68,367, materially below the Nebraska average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 695 students.

  • 24th percentile for Nebraska
  • 36th percentile nationally
  • 34% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +2.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$68,367

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,065

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

695 students

Salary vs State Average 87.8%

12.2% below Nebraska average

Nationally, South Central Nebraska Unified 5's estimated average out-pays 36% 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.)

South Central Nebraska Unified 5's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$68,367 Top 64% higher than 36% 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. This district $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 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 $68,367, 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 $77,862, teacher pay in South Central Nebraska Unified 5 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 12.2% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (20.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in Nebraska, it pays more than 24% of them.

Budget figures show South Central Nebraska Unified 5 reporting $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.

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 $68,367
Omaha Public Schools $86,078
Nebraska avg $77,862
National avg $85,759

South Central Nebraska Unified 5 pays -20.6% less 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.

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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

Conestoga Public Schools
$70,499
698 students
Louisville Public Schools
$77,669
681 students
Arlington Public Schools
$75,379
710 students
David City Public Schools
$70,008
677 students
West Point Public Schools
$73,371
717 students
St Paul Public Schools
$70,914
724 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in South Central Nebraska Unified 5?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts South Central Nebraska Unified 5's average teacher salary at $68,367, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does South Central Nebraska Unified 5 teacher pay compare to the Nebraska average?

South Central Nebraska Unified 5 pays 12.2% less than the Nebraska state average of $77,862. The district's average is $68,367.

How does South Central Nebraska Unified 5 teacher pay compare to the national average?

South Central Nebraska Unified 5 pays 20.3% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $68,367.

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 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. South Central Nebraska Unified 5'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.