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School district · Indiana · LEAID 1806570

Michigan City Area Schools

Michigan City Area Schools's estimated average teacher salary is $74,069; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$74,069
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,925
Per-pupil spending
5,314
Students enrolled
94th
Pct. in IN
$74,069

Michigan City Area Schools (Indiana) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $74,069, meaningfully above the Indiana average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 5,314 students.

  • 94th percentile for Indiana
  • 50th percentile nationally
  • 27% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +27.8% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$74,069

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,925

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

5,314 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

12.7% above Indiana average

Nationally, Michigan City Area Schools's estimated average out-pays 50% 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.)

Michigan City Area Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$74,069 Top 50% higher than 50% 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. Michigan City Area 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 Michigan City Area Schools

Michigan City Area Schools is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Indiana, serving 5,314 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,925. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $74,069, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1806570 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Indiana statewide average of $65,729, teacher pay in Michigan City Area Schools runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 12.7% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (13.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Indiana, it pays more than 94% of them.

Budget figures show Michigan City Area Schools reporting $100.6M in total expenditure against $110.5M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 27% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $17.9M, special-education teacher pay is $3.3M.

How does Michigan City Area Schools compare?

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

Michigan City Area Schools $74,069
Fort Wayne Community Schools $64,731
Indiana avg $65,729
National avg $85,759

Michigan City Area Schools pays +14.4% more than Fort Wayne Community Schools · per-pupil $18,925 vs $15,804

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.

Similar estimated teacher pay

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

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Revenue & Expenditure

$110.5M
Total Revenue
$100.6M
Total Expenditure
$27.3M
Instruction Salaries
27% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$17.9M
Regular Program
$3.3M
Special Education
$1.0M
Vocational
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other Indiana Districts

Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp
$65,738
6,809 students
Kokomo School Corporation
$56,619
3,791 students
Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp
$69,013
3,770 students
Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp
$66,600
3,756 students
Marion Community Schools
$68,734
3,753 students
Portage Township Schools
$60,922
6,963 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Michigan City Area Schools?

The average teacher salary in Michigan City Area Schools is $74,069 (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 Michigan City Area Schools teacher pay compare to the Indiana average?

Michigan City Area Schools pays 12.7% more than the Indiana state average of $65,729. The district's average is $74,069.

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

Michigan City Area Schools pays 13.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $74,069.

What is the per-pupil spending in Michigan City Area Schools?

Per-pupil spending in Michigan City Area Schools runs approximately $18,925 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Michigan City Area Schools?

Michigan City Area Schools has 5,314 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 27% of Michigan City Area Schools's total expenditure of $100.6M (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. Michigan City 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.