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Lowell Area Schools

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Lowell Area Schools pays an estimated average teacher salary of $76,271, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$76,271
Est. avg teacher salary
$19,174
Per-pupil spending
3,502
Students enrolled
77th
Pct. in MI
$76,271

Lowell Area Schools (Michigan) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $76,271, 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 3,502 students.

  • 77th percentile for Michigan
  • 54th percentile nationally
  • 22% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +20.2% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$76,271

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,174

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,502 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

2.0% above Michigan average

Nationally, Lowell Area Schools's estimated average out-pays 54% 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.)

Lowell Area Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$76,271 Top 46% higher than 54% 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. Lowell Area 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 Lowell Area Schools

Lowell Area Schools is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Michigan, serving 3,502 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $19,174. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $76,271, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2622050 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Michigan statewide average of $74,751, teacher pay in Lowell Area Schools runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 2.0% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (11.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in Michigan, it pays more than 77% of them.

Lowell Area Schools reports $67.1M in total expenditure on the budget side against $55.3M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 22% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $11.7M, special-education teacher pay is $1.0M.

How does Lowell Area Schools compare?

Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the Michigan average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.

Lowell Area Schools $76,271
Detroit Public Schools Community District $81,004
Michigan avg $74,751
National avg $85,759

Lowell Area Schools pays -5.8% less than Detroit Public Schools Community District · per-pupil $19,174 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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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.

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Salary-nearest districts to Lowell Area Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$55.3M
Total Revenue
$67.1M
Total Expenditure
$15.0M
Instruction Salaries
22% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$11.7M
Regular Program
$1.0M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.4M
Other Programs

Other Michigan Districts

Marquette Area Public Schools
$69,392
3,207 students
Fenton Area Public Schools
$67,016
3,193 students
Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb)
$76,063
3,185 students
Cadillac Area Public Schools
$64,672
3,185 students
Gull Lake Community Schools
$63,992
3,177 students
Battle Creek Public Schools
$61,212
3,828 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Lowell Area Schools?

The average teacher salary in Lowell Area Schools is $76,271 (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 Lowell Area Schools teacher pay compare to the Michigan average?

Lowell Area Schools pays 2.0% more than the Michigan state average of $74,751. The district's average is $76,271.

How does Lowell Area Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Lowell Area Schools pays 11.1% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $76,271.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lowell Area Schools?

Per-pupil spending in Lowell Area Schools runs approximately $19,174 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Lowell Area Schools?

Lowell Area Schools has 3,502 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Lowell Area Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 22% of Lowell Area Schools's total expenditure of $67.1M (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. Lowell Area 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.