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School district · Michigan · LEAID 2635940

Western School District

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Western School District pays an estimated average teacher salary of $74,295, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$74,295
Est. avg teacher salary
$12,637
Per-pupil spending
2,763
Students enrolled
68th
Pct. in MI
$74,295

Western School District (Michigan) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $74,295, slightly below the Michigan average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,763 students.

  • 68th percentile for Michigan
  • 50th percentile nationally
  • 32% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +7.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$74,295

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,637

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,763 students

Salary vs State Average 99.4%

0.6% below Michigan average

Nationally, Western School District'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.)

Western School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$74,295 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. Western School District $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 Western School District

Western School District is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Michigan, serving 2,763 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $12,637. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $74,295, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2635940 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Michigan statewide average of $74,751, teacher pay in Western School District runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 0.6% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (13.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in Michigan, it pays more than 68% of them.

Western School District's budget totals $34.9M in expenditure against $38.0M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 32% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $8.2M, special-education teacher pay is $1.1M.

How does Western School District compare?

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

Western School District $74,295
Detroit Public Schools Community District $81,004
Michigan avg $74,751
National avg $85,759

Western School District pays -8.3% less than Detroit Public Schools Community District · per-pupil $12,637 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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Similar estimated teacher pay

Salary-nearest districts to Western School District, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Western School District, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$38.0M
Total Revenue
$34.9M
Total Expenditure
$11.2M
Instruction Salaries
32% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$8.2M
Regular Program
$1.1M
Special Education
$0.3M
Other Programs

Other Michigan Districts

Hamilton Community Schools
$73,272
2,818 students
Lakeshore School District (Berrien)
$75,068
2,704 students
Wayland Union Schools
$77,542
2,825 students
Ionia Public Schools
$69,134
2,840 students
Riverview Community School District
$78,201
2,842 students
Plainwell Community Schools
$67,043
2,658 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Western School District?

The average teacher salary in Western School District is $74,295 (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 Western School District teacher pay compare to the Michigan average?

Western School District pays 0.6% less than the Michigan state average of $74,751. The district's average is $74,295.

How does Western School District teacher pay compare to the national average?

Western School District pays 13.4% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $74,295.

What is the per-pupil spending in Western School District?

Western School District spends approximately $12,637 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Western School District?

Western School District has 2,763 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Western School District's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 32% of Western School District's total expenditure of $34.9M (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. Western School District'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.