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School district · Michigan · LEAID 2630030

Rockford Public Schools

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $66,867 for Rockford Public Schools - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$66,867
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,605
Per-pupil spending
7,697
Students enrolled
36th
Pct. in MI
$66,867

Rockford Public Schools (Michigan) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $66,867, materially below the Michigan average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 7,697 students.

  • 36th percentile for Michigan
  • 32nd percentile nationally
  • 27% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +11.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$66,867

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,605

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

7,697 students

Salary vs State Average 89.5%

10.5% below Michigan average

Nationally, Rockford Public Schools's estimated average out-pays 32% 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.)

Rockford Public Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$66,867 Top 68% higher than 32% 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. Rockford Public 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 Rockford Public Schools

Rockford Public Schools is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Michigan, serving 7,697 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,605. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $66,867, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2630030 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Michigan statewide average of $74,751, teacher pay in Rockford Public Schools runs materially below the state benchmark, a 10.5% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (22.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in Michigan, it pays more than 36% of them.

Rockford Public Schools reports $120.1M in total expenditure on the budget side against $120.2M 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 $25.5M, special-education teacher pay is $2.6M.

How does Rockford Public Schools compare?

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

Rockford Public Schools $66,867
Detroit Public Schools Community District $81,004
Michigan avg $74,751
National avg $85,759

Rockford Public Schools pays -17.5% less than Detroit Public Schools Community District · per-pupil $15,605 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 Rockford Public Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$120.2M
Total Revenue
$120.1M
Total Expenditure
$32.2M
Instruction Salaries
27% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$25.5M
Regular Program
$2.6M
Special Education
$0.2M
Vocational
$0.5M
Other Programs

Other Michigan Districts

Romeo Community Schools
$69,657
5,015 students
West Bloomfield School District
$74,152
4,980 students
Grand Ledge Public Schools
$72,265
4,892 students
Lincoln Park School District of the City of
$89,140
4,841 students
Saline Area Schools
$78,898
4,834 students
Southfield Public School District
$87,268
4,815 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Rockford Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Rockford Public Schools is $66,867 (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 Rockford Public Schools teacher pay compare to the Michigan average?

Rockford Public Schools pays 10.5% less than the Michigan state average of $74,751. The district's average is $66,867.

How does Rockford Public Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Rockford Public Schools pays 22.0% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $66,867.

What is the per-pupil spending in Rockford Public Schools?

Rockford Public Schools spends approximately $15,605 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Rockford Public Schools?

Rockford Public Schools has 7,697 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Rockford Public Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 27% of Rockford Public Schools's total expenditure of $120.1M (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. Rockford Public 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.