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School district · Michigan · LEAID 2609150

Chesaning Union Schools

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $60,387 for Chesaning Union Schools - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$60,387
Est. avg teacher salary
$12,935
Per-pupil spending
1,438
Students enrolled
15th
Pct. in MI
$60,387

Chesaning Union Schools (Michigan) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $60,387, materially below the Michigan average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,438 students.

  • 15th percentile for Michigan
  • 18th percentile nationally
  • 28% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +12.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$60,387

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,935

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,438 students

Salary vs State Average 80.8%

19.2% below Michigan average

Nationally, Chesaning Union Schools's estimated average out-pays 18% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the bottom quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Chesaning Union Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$60,387 Top 82% higher than 18% 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. Chesaning Union 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 Chesaning Union Schools

Chesaning Union Schools is a small school district in Michigan, serving 1,438 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $12,935. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $60,387, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2609150 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Michigan statewide average of $74,751, teacher pay in Chesaning Union Schools runs materially below the state benchmark, a 19.2% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (29.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Michigan, it pays more than 15% of them.

Chesaning Union Schools reports $18.6M in total expenditure on the budget side against $21.2M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 28% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $4.0M, special-education teacher pay is $0.5M.

How does Chesaning Union Schools compare?

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

Chesaning Union Schools $60,387
Detroit Public Schools Community District $81,004
Michigan avg $74,751
National avg $85,759

Chesaning Union Schools pays -25.5% less than Detroit Public Schools Community District · per-pupil $12,935 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

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Salary-nearest districts to Chesaning Union Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$21.2M
Total Revenue
$18.6M
Total Expenditure
$5.1M
Instruction Salaries
28% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$4.0M
Regular Program
$0.5M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.0M
Other Programs

Other Michigan Districts

Michigan Center School District
$75,152
1,355 students
Kalkaska Public Schools
$69,533
1,351 students
Buchanan Community Schools
$60,452
1,528 students
Kingsley Area Schools
$73,257
1,532 students
Constantine Public School District
$63,433
1,343 students
Frankenmuth School District
$79,671
1,341 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Chesaning Union Schools?

The average teacher salary in Chesaning Union Schools is $60,387 (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 Chesaning Union Schools teacher pay compare to the Michigan average?

Chesaning Union Schools pays 19.2% less than the Michigan state average of $74,751. The district's average is $60,387.

How does Chesaning Union Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Chesaning Union Schools pays 29.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $60,387.

What is the per-pupil spending in Chesaning Union Schools?

Per-pupil spending in Chesaning Union Schools runs approximately $12,935 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Chesaning Union Schools?

Chesaning Union Schools has 1,438 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Chesaning Union Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 28% of Chesaning Union Schools's total expenditure of $18.6M (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. Chesaning Union 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.