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School district · Michigan · LEAID 2611670

Decatur Public Schools

Decatur Public Schools's estimated average teacher salary is $68,375; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$68,375
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,805
Per-pupil spending
737
Students enrolled
42nd
Pct. in MI
$68,375

Decatur Public Schools (Michigan) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $68,375, materially below the Michigan average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 737 students.

  • 42nd percentile for Michigan
  • 36th percentile nationally
  • 28% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +23.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$68,375

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,805

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

737 students

Salary vs State Average 91.5%

8.5% below Michigan average

Nationally, Decatur Public Schools'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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$68,375 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. Decatur Public Schools $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 Decatur Public Schools

Decatur Public Schools is a small school district in Michigan, serving 737 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,805. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $68,375, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2611670 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Michigan statewide average of $74,751, teacher pay in Decatur Public Schools runs materially below the state benchmark, a 8.5% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (20.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in Michigan, it pays more than 42% of them.

On the budget side, Decatur Public Schools reports $10.9M in total expenditure against $11.9M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 28% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $2.1M, special-education teacher pay is $0.4M.

How does Decatur 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.

Decatur Public Schools $68,375
Detroit Public Schools Community District $81,004
Michigan avg $74,751
National avg $85,759

Decatur Public Schools pays -15.6% less than Detroit Public Schools Community District · per-pupil $14,805 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 Decatur Public Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$11.9M
Total Revenue
$10.9M
Total Expenditure
$3.0M
Instruction Salaries
28% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$2.1M
Regular Program
$0.4M
Special Education
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other Michigan Districts

Alcona Community Schools
$43,442
690 students
Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le
$47,150
786 students
Eau Claire Public Schools
$76,748
687 students
Reading Community Schools
$68,915
678 students
Glen Lake Community Schools
$80,081
674 students
St. Charles Community Schools
$72,828
805 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Decatur Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Decatur Public Schools is $68,375 (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 Decatur Public Schools teacher pay compare to the Michigan average?

Decatur Public Schools pays 8.5% less than the Michigan state average of $74,751. The district's average is $68,375.

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

Decatur Public Schools pays 20.3% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $68,375.

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

Per-pupil spending in Decatur Public Schools runs approximately $14,805 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Decatur Public Schools?

Decatur Public Schools has 737 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 28% of Decatur Public Schools's total expenditure of $10.9M (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. Decatur 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.