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Mitchell Community Schools

Mitchell Community Schools's estimated average teacher salary is $59,921; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$59,921
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,080
Per-pupil spending
1,490
Students enrolled
46th
Pct. in IN
$59,921

Mitchell Community Schools (Indiana) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $59,921, materially below the Indiana average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,490 students.

  • 46th percentile for Indiana
  • 17th percentile nationally
  • 25% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +27.5% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$59,921

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,080

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,490 students

Salary vs State Average 91.2%

8.8% below Indiana average

Nationally, Mitchell Community Schools's estimated average out-pays 17% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the bottom quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Mitchell Community Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$59,921 Top 83% higher than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Above this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Above this entry. $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. Mitchell 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 Mitchell Community Schools

Mitchell Community Schools is a small school district in Indiana, serving 1,490 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,080. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $59,921, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1806900 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Indiana statewide average of $65,729, teacher pay in Mitchell Community Schools runs materially below the state benchmark, a 8.8% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (30.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in Indiana, it pays more than 46% of them.

On the budget side, Mitchell Community Schools reports $26.9M in total expenditure against $23.4M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 25% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $4.4M, special-education teacher pay is $1.0M.

How does Mitchell Community Schools compare?

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

Mitchell Community Schools $59,921
Fort Wayne Community Schools $64,731
Indiana avg $65,729
National avg $85,759

Mitchell Community Schools pays -7.4% less than Fort Wayne Community Schools · per-pupil $18,080 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 Mitchell Community Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Mitchell Community Schools, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$23.4M
Total Revenue
$26.9M
Total Expenditure
$6.8M
Instruction Salaries
25% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$4.4M
Regular Program
$1.0M
Special Education
$0.0M
Other Programs

Other Indiana Districts

Wabash City Schools
$58,286
1,569 students
Union Township School Corp
$60,884
1,407 students
Cloverdale Community Schools
$66,213
1,406 students
River Forest Community Sch Corp
$52,999
1,583 students
Randolph Central School Corp
$49,589
1,395 students
Lewis Cass Schools
$67,598
1,393 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Mitchell Community Schools?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Mitchell Community Schools's average teacher salary at $59,921, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Mitchell Community Schools teacher pay compare to the Indiana average?

Mitchell Community Schools pays 8.8% less than the Indiana state average of $65,729. The district's average is $59,921.

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

Mitchell Community Schools pays 30.1% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $59,921.

What is the per-pupil spending in Mitchell Community Schools?

Per-pupil spending in Mitchell Community Schools runs approximately $18,080 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Mitchell Community Schools?

Mitchell Community Schools has 1,490 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 25% of Mitchell Community Schools's total expenditure of $26.9M (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. Mitchell 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.