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School district · Michigan · LEAID 2620730

Lake Orion Community Schools

Estimated average teacher salary of $75,186, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Lake Orion Community Schools - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$75,186
Est. avg teacher salary
$19,928
Per-pupil spending
6,746
Students enrolled
72nd
Pct. in MI
$75,186

Lake Orion Community Schools (Michigan) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $75,186, roughly in line with the Michigan average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 6,746 students.

  • 72nd percentile for Michigan
  • 52nd percentile nationally
  • 25% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +15.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$75,186

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,928

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

6,746 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

0.6% above Michigan average

Nationally, Lake Orion Community Schools's estimated average out-pays 52% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the upper half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Lake Orion Community Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$75,186 Top 48% higher than 52% 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. Lake Orion Community 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 Lake Orion Community Schools

Lake Orion Community Schools is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Michigan, serving 6,746 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $19,928. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $75,186, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2620730 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Michigan statewide average of $74,751, teacher pay in Lake Orion Community Schools runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 0.6% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (12.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in Michigan, it pays more than 72% of them.

Budget figures show Lake Orion Community Schools reporting $134.4M in total expenditure against $124.0M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 25% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $24.6M, special-education teacher pay is $4.1M.

How does Lake Orion 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.

Lake Orion Community Schools $75,186
Detroit Public Schools Community District $81,004
Michigan avg $74,751
National avg $85,759

Lake Orion Community Schools pays -7.2% less than Detroit Public Schools Community District · per-pupil $19,928 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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Revenue & Expenditure

$124.0M
Total Revenue
$134.4M
Total Expenditure
$33.4M
Instruction Salaries
25% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$24.6M
Regular Program
$4.1M
Special Education
$0.7M
Vocational
$0.6M
Other Programs

Other Michigan Districts

Grand Ledge Public Schools
$72,265
4,892 students
Lincoln Park School District of the City of
$89,140
4,841 students
Saline Area Schools
$78,898
4,834 students
Southfield Public School District
$87,268
4,815 students
Royal Oak Schools
$68,720
4,785 students
Monroe Public Schools
$68,515
4,723 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Lake Orion Community Schools?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Lake Orion Community Schools's average teacher salary at $75,186, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Lake Orion Community Schools teacher pay compare to the Michigan average?

Lake Orion Community Schools pays 0.6% more than the Michigan state average of $74,751. The district's average is $75,186.

How does Lake Orion Community Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Lake Orion Community Schools pays 12.3% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $75,186.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lake Orion Community Schools?

Per-pupil spending in Lake Orion Community Schools runs approximately $19,928 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Lake Orion Community Schools?

Lake Orion Community Schools has 6,746 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Lake Orion Community Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 25% of Lake Orion Community Schools's total expenditure of $134.4M (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. Lake Orion Community 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.