Big Rapids Public Schools District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Big Rapids Public Schools District operates 5 schools with just over 80 teachers and instructors. The tables below profile administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Michigan, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Michigan Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table displays average salary and ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Michigan. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $66,710 | $39,070 - $95,320 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $69,000 | $47,670 - $94,680 |
| Middle School Teacher | $68,160 | $46,530 - $95,370 |
| High School Teacher | $71,200 | $47,830 - $98,720 |
| PE Teacher | $62,080 | $25,960 - $101,970 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Michigan, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below displays average salary and ranges for special education teachers in Michigan.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $75,380 | $48,720 - $100,370 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Michigan, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the state of Michigan below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $107,240 | $77,340 - $134,430 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $62,900 | $42,380 - $89,280 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Michigan, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Big Rapids Public Schools District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $26,446 | $27,290 |
| Administrators | $20,132 | $15,231 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Big Rapids Public Schools District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Big Rapids Public Schools District. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Big Rapids Public Schools District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 85 | 87 | 85 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 35 | 37 | 35 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 36 | 37 | 36 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 33 | 28 | 30 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Big Rapids Public Schools District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 73 | 73 | 66 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Student Support Staff | 13 | 15 | 11 |
| Other Support Staff | 37 | 35 | 32 |
Big Rapids Public Schools District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Big Rapids Public Schools District manages 5 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Morley Stanwood Community Schools District (4 Schools)
- Reed City Area Public Schools District (3 Schools)
- White Cloud Public Schools District (4 Schools)
- Chippewa Hills School District (7 Schools)
- Evart Public Schools District (3 Schools)
Big Rapids Public Schools District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Rapids High School 21175 15 Mile Rd Big Rapids MI 49307 (231) 796-7651 | 9-12 | 27 | 656 |
| Big Rapids Middle School 500 North Warren Ave Big Rapids MI 49307 (231) 796-9965 | 5-8 | 25 | 567 |
| Brookside Elementary School 210 Escott St Big Rapids MI 49307 (231) 796-8323 | KG-4 | 14 | 300 |
| New Directions High School 14980 215th Ave Big Rapids MI 49307 (231) 796-3489 | 9-12 | 1 | 66 |
| Riverview Elementary School 509 Willow Ave Big Rapids MI 49307 (231) 796-2550 | KG-4 | 17 | 339 |