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School district · Michigan · LEAID 2624420

Montrose Community Schools

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $67,242 for Montrose Community Schools - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$67,242
Est. avg teacher salary
$13,755
Per-pupil spending
1,423
Students enrolled
38th
Pct. in MI
$67,242

Montrose Community Schools (Michigan) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $67,242, materially below the Michigan average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,423 students.

  • 38th percentile for Michigan
  • 33rd percentile nationally
  • 29% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +14.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$67,242

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,755

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,423 students

Salary vs State Average 90.0%

10.0% below Michigan average

Nationally, Montrose Community Schools's estimated average out-pays 33% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$67,242 Top 67% higher than 33% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Montrose Community 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 Montrose Community Schools

Montrose Community Schools is a small school district in Michigan, serving 1,423 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,755. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $67,242, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2624420 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Michigan statewide average of $74,751, teacher pay in Montrose Community Schools runs materially below the state benchmark, a 10.0% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (21.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Michigan, it pays more than 38% of them.

Budget figures show Montrose Community Schools reporting $19.6M in total expenditure against $21.5M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 29% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $4.5M, special-education teacher pay is $0.6M.

How does Montrose 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.

Montrose Community Schools $67,242
Detroit Public Schools Community District $81,004
Michigan avg $74,751
National avg $85,759

Montrose Community Schools pays -17.0% less than Detroit Public Schools Community District · per-pupil $13,755 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 Montrose Community Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$21.5M
Total Revenue
$19.6M
Total Expenditure
$5.7M
Instruction Salaries
29% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$4.5M
Regular Program
$0.6M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.3M
Other Programs

Other Michigan Districts

Brandywine Community Schools
$61,943
1,287 students
Clawson Public Schools
$78,800
1,286 students
Napoleon Community Schools
$78,659
1,279 students
Boyne City Public Schools
$73,704
1,278 students
Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools
$57,786
1,571 students
Harrison Community Schools
$72,781
1,267 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Montrose Community Schools?

The average teacher salary in Montrose Community Schools is $67,242 (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 Montrose Community Schools teacher pay compare to the Michigan average?

Montrose Community Schools pays 10.0% less than the Michigan state average of $74,751. The district's average is $67,242.

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

Montrose Community Schools pays 21.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $67,242.

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

Montrose Community Schools spends approximately $13,755 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Montrose Community Schools?

Montrose Community Schools has 1,423 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 29% of Montrose Community Schools's total expenditure of $19.6M (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. Montrose 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.