Avg Teacher Salary
$69,576
Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE
School district · Michigan · LEAID 2615450
Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools
Estimated average teacher salary of $69,576, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).
- $69,576
- Est. avg teacher salary
- $17,965
- Per-pupil spending
- 943
- Students enrolled
- 80th
- Pct. in MI
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,965
Total expenditure / enrollment
Student Enrollment
943 students
Salary vs State Average 100.0%
3.9% above Michigan average
What the Numbers Say About Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools
Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools is a small school district in Michigan, serving 943 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $17,965. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $69,576, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2615450 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.
Relative to the Michigan statewide average of $66,933, teacher pay in Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools runs roughly in line with the state benchmark — a 3.9% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (15.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Michigan, it pays more than 80% of them. Licensing reciprocity, collective bargaining strength, and state aid formulas all contribute to where a district lands in these tiers.
On the budget side, Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools reports $16.9M in total expenditure against $17.2M 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 $3.2M, special-education teacher pay is $0.3M. These figures are district-level aggregates from F-33, not individual contracts — step-and-column schedules, stipends, and collectively-bargained differentials sit underneath these totals.
How does Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools compare?
Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the Michigan average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.
Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools pays -12.2% less than Detroit Public Schools Community District · per-pupil $17,965 vs $22,389
Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.
Revenue & Expenditure
$17.2M
Total Revenue
$16.9M
Total Expenditure
$4.4M
Instruction Salaries
26% of total spending
Instructional Salary by Program
$3.2M
Regular Program
$0.3M
Special Education
$0.0M
Vocational
$0.1M
Other Programs
Other Michigan Districts
About This Data
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022.
Methodology: Average salary figures are estimates derived from total instructional salary expenditure (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates — not individual salary records.
Coverage: Data covers public school districts in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Private schools are not included.
Limitations: Instructional salary data includes classroom teachers and some instructional aides depending on district reporting practices. Salary figures may differ from collectively-bargained salary schedules.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teacher salary in Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools?
The estimated average teacher salary in Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools is $69,576 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.
How does Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools teacher pay compare to the Michigan average?
Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools pays 3.9% more than the Michigan state average of $66,933. The district's estimated average is $69,576.
How does Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?
Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools pays 15.5% below the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $69,576.
What is the per-pupil spending in Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools?
Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools spends approximately $17,965 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.
How many students are enrolled in Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools?
Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools has 943 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.
What percentage of Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?
Instructional salaries account for 26% of Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools's total expenditure of $16.9M (NCES FY2022).
Where does this teacher salary data come from?
This data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022. Salary figures are estimates derived from instructional expenditure data (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.
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