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School district · Michigan · LEAID 2605780

Big Rapids Public Schools

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Big Rapids Public Schools pays an estimated average teacher salary of $84,266, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$84,266
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,460
Per-pupil spending
2,188
Students enrolled
94th
Pct. in MI
$84,266

Big Rapids Public Schools (Michigan) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $84,266, meaningfully above the Michigan average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,188 students.

  • 94th percentile for Michigan
  • 68th percentile nationally
  • 28% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +15.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$84,266

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,460

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,188 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

12.7% above Michigan average

Nationally, Big Rapids Public Schools's estimated average out-pays 68% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the upper half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Big Rapids Public Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$84,266 Top 32% higher than 68% 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%). Below this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Below this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Big Rapids Public Schools $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $10K-wide band; taller bars hold more US districts. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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

What the Numbers Say About Big Rapids Public Schools

Big Rapids Public Schools is a small school district in Michigan, serving 2,188 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,460. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $84,266, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2605780 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Michigan statewide average of $74,751, teacher pay in Big Rapids Public Schools runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 12.7% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (1.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in Michigan, it pays more than 94% of them.

Big Rapids Public Schools reports $31.6M in total expenditure on the budget side against $31.6M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 28% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $5.5M, special-education teacher pay is $0.9M.

How does Big Rapids Public Schools compare?

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

Big Rapids Public Schools $84,266
Detroit Public Schools Community District $81,004
Michigan avg $74,751
National avg $85,759

Big Rapids Public Schools pays +4.0% more than Detroit Public Schools Community District · per-pupil $14,460 vs $22,389

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Michigan 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 Big Rapids Public Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Big Rapids Public Schools, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$31.6M
Total Revenue
$31.6M
Total Expenditure
$8.7M
Instruction Salaries
28% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$5.5M
Regular Program
$0.9M
Special Education
$0.3M
Other Programs

Other Michigan Districts

Dearborn Heights School District #7
$81,108
2,449 students
Breitung Township School District
$67,297
1,927 students
Goodrich Area Schools
$75,748
1,920 students
Trenton Public Schools
$76,015
2,458 students
Center Line Public Schools
$72,666
2,464 students
River Rouge School District of the City of
$78,051
2,470 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Big Rapids Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Big Rapids Public Schools is $84,266 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's REPORTED teacher headcount (NCES CCD Staff Universe Survey).

How does Big Rapids Public Schools teacher pay compare to the Michigan average?

Big Rapids Public Schools pays 12.7% more than the Michigan state average of $74,751. The district's average is $84,266.

How does Big Rapids Public Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Big Rapids Public Schools pays 1.7% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $84,266.

What is the per-pupil spending in Big Rapids Public Schools?

Per-pupil spending in Big Rapids Public Schools runs approximately $14,460 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Big Rapids Public Schools?

Big Rapids Public Schools has 2,188 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Big Rapids Public Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 28% of Big Rapids Public Schools's total expenditure of $31.6M (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. Big Rapids Public Schools'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.