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School district · Michigan · LEAID 2610980

Covert Public Schools

Covert Public Schools's estimated average teacher salary is $72,179; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$72,179
Est. avg teacher salary
$19,555
Per-pupil spending
321
Students enrolled
58th
Pct. in MI
$72,179

Covert Public Schools (Michigan) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $72,179, slightly below the Michigan average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 321 students.

  • 58th percentile for Michigan
  • 45th percentile nationally
  • 26% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +8.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$72,179

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,555

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

321 students

Salary vs State Average 96.6%

3.4% below Michigan average

Nationally, Covert Public Schools's estimated average out-pays 45% 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.)

Covert Public Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$72,179 Top 55% higher than 45% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Covert 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 stands out about Covert Public Schools

  • With just 321 students enrolled, staffing mix swings the salary estimate here more than at a larger district.

What the Numbers Say About Covert Public Schools

Covert Public Schools is a small school district in Michigan, serving 321 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $19,555. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $72,179, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2610980 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Michigan statewide average of $74,751, teacher pay in Covert Public Schools runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 3.4% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (15.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Michigan, it pays more than 58% of them.

Covert Public Schools's budget totals $6.3M in expenditure against $8.6M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 26% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.1M, special-education teacher pay is $0.2M.

How does Covert 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.

Covert Public Schools $72,179
Detroit Public Schools Community District $81,004
Michigan avg $74,751
National avg $85,759

Covert Public Schools pays -10.9% less than Detroit Public Schools Community District · per-pupil $19,555 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 Covert Public Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$8.6M
Total Revenue
$6.3M
Total Expenditure
$1.7M
Instruction Salaries
26% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.1M
Regular Program
$0.2M
Special Education
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other Michigan Districts

Northwest Education Services
$54,957
266 students
Wakefield-Marenisco School District
$65,005
264 students
Atlanta Community Schools
$69,078
262 students
Litchfield Community Schools
$61,728
260 students
North Dickinson County Schools
$59,180
259 students
Kalamazoo RESA
$99,233
384 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Covert Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Covert Public Schools is $72,179 (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 Covert Public Schools teacher pay compare to the Michigan average?

Covert Public Schools pays 3.4% less than the Michigan state average of $74,751. The district's average is $72,179.

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

Covert Public Schools pays 15.8% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $72,179.

What is the per-pupil spending in Covert Public Schools?

NCES FY2022 data puts Covert Public Schools's per-student spending at approximately $19,555 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Covert Public Schools?

Covert Public Schools has 321 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 26% of Covert Public Schools's total expenditure of $6.3M (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. Covert 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.