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School district · Michigan · LEAID 2628530

Plainwell Community Schools

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $67,043 for Plainwell Community Schools - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$67,043
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,747
Per-pupil spending
2,658
Students enrolled
37th
Pct. in MI
$67,043

Plainwell Community Schools (Michigan) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $67,043, materially below the Michigan average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,658 students.

  • 37th percentile for Michigan
  • 33rd percentile nationally
  • 25% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +7.5% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$67,043

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,747

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,658 students

Salary vs State Average 89.7%

10.3% below Michigan average

Nationally, Plainwell 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$67,043 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. Plainwell 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 Plainwell Community Schools

Plainwell Community Schools is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Michigan, serving 2,658 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,747. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $67,043, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2628530 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Michigan statewide average of $74,751, teacher pay in Plainwell Community Schools runs materially below the state benchmark, a 10.3% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (21.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Michigan, it pays more than 37% of them.

Plainwell Community Schools reports $39.2M in total expenditure on the budget side against $40.7M 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 $7.5M, special-education teacher pay is $1.0M.

How does Plainwell 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.

Plainwell Community Schools $67,043
Detroit Public Schools Community District $81,004
Michigan avg $74,751
National avg $85,759

Plainwell Community Schools pays -17.2% less than Detroit Public Schools Community District · per-pupil $14,747 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 Plainwell Community Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$40.7M
Total Revenue
$39.2M
Total Expenditure
$10.0M
Instruction Salaries
25% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$7.5M
Regular Program
$1.0M
Special Education
$0.4M
Other Programs

Other Michigan Districts

Ionia Public Schools
$69,134
2,840 students
Riverview Community School District
$78,201
2,842 students
River Rouge School District of the City of
$78,051
2,470 students
Center Line Public Schools
$72,666
2,464 students
Trenton Public Schools
$76,015
2,458 students
Dearborn Heights School District #7
$81,108
2,449 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Plainwell Community Schools?

Plainwell Community Schools's average teacher salary is $67,043, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

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

Plainwell Community Schools pays 10.3% less than the Michigan state average of $74,751. The district's average is $67,043.

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

Plainwell Community Schools pays 21.8% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $67,043.

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

Per-pupil spending in Plainwell Community Schools runs approximately $14,747 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Plainwell Community Schools?

Plainwell Community Schools has 2,658 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 25% of Plainwell Community Schools's total expenditure of $39.2M (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.

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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. Plainwell 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.