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School district · Michigan · LEAID 2616410

Grand Ledge Public Schools

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $72,265 for Grand Ledge Public Schools - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$72,265
Est. avg teacher salary
$21,060
Per-pupil spending
4,892
Students enrolled
59th
Pct. in MI
$72,265

Grand Ledge Public Schools (Michigan) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $72,265, slightly below the Michigan average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 4,892 students.

  • 59th percentile for Michigan
  • 46th percentile nationally
  • 21% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +29.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$72,265

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,060

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

4,892 students

Salary vs State Average 96.7%

3.3% below Michigan average

Nationally, Grand Ledge Public Schools's estimated average out-pays 46% 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.)

Grand Ledge Public Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$72,265 Top 54% higher than 46% 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. Grand Ledge 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 Grand Ledge Public Schools

Grand Ledge Public Schools is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Michigan, serving 4,892 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $21,060. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $72,265, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2616410 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Michigan statewide average of $74,751, teacher pay in Grand Ledge Public Schools runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 3.3% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (15.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in Michigan, it pays more than 59% of them.

Grand Ledge Public Schools reports $103.0M in total expenditure on the budget side against $82.8M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 21% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $14.8M, special-education teacher pay is $2.4M.

How does Grand Ledge 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.

Grand Ledge Public Schools $72,265
Detroit Public Schools Community District $81,004
Michigan avg $74,751
National avg $85,759

Grand Ledge Public Schools pays -10.8% less than Detroit Public Schools Community District · per-pupil $21,060 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 Grand Ledge Public Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$82.8M
Total Revenue
$103.0M
Total Expenditure
$22.1M
Instruction Salaries
21% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$14.8M
Regular Program
$2.4M
Special Education
$0.3M
Vocational
$0.6M
Other Programs

Other Michigan Districts

Bedford Public Schools
$65,858
4,106 students
Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb)
$84,549
4,090 students
Flushing Community Schools
$77,193
4,064 students
Brighton Area Schools
$106,992
5,792 students
Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)
$68,690
3,948 students
Crestwood School District
$89,799
3,914 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Grand Ledge Public Schools?

Grand Ledge Public Schools's average teacher salary is $72,265, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Grand Ledge Public Schools teacher pay compare to the Michigan average?

Grand Ledge Public Schools pays 3.3% less than the Michigan state average of $74,751. The district's average is $72,265.

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

Grand Ledge Public Schools pays 15.7% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $72,265.

What is the per-pupil spending in Grand Ledge Public Schools?

Grand Ledge Public Schools spends approximately $21,060 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Grand Ledge Public Schools?

Grand Ledge Public Schools has 4,892 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 21% of Grand Ledge Public Schools's total expenditure of $103.0M (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. Grand Ledge 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.