Colon Community School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over forty teachers and 600 students enrolled at the 3 schools operated by Colon Community School District. The tables below display teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Michigan, due to more localized data not being available. The data is 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 lists the average salary for teachers 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $39,730 | $30,310-$50,720 |
| 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 details the average salary for special education teachers in Michigan.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $39,730 | $30,310-$50,720 |
| 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 for the state of Michigan below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $58,870 | $38,670-$82,630 |
| 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 Colon Community School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $23,429 | $27,290 |
| Administrators | $18,205 | $15,231 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Colon Community School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Colon Community School 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 Colon Community School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 40 | 40 | 37 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 17 | 16 | 15 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 16 | 16 | 15 |
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 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
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 Colon Community School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 43 | 43 | 33 |
| Other Support Staff | 26 | 29 | 20 |
Colon Community School District Schools
We have listed the 3 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Colon Community School District in the list 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:
- Mendon Community School District (2 Schools)
- Burr Oak Community School District (2 Schools)
- Bronson Community School District (4 Schools)
- Centreville Public Schools District (3 Schools)
- Union City Area School District (3 Schools)
Colon Community School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Colon
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colon Elementary School 328 East State St Colon MI 49040 (269) 432-2121 | PK-6 | 20 | 326 |
| Colon High School 400 Dallas St Colon MI 49040 (269) 432-3231 | 6-12 | 14 | 243 |
Teaching in Leonidas
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonidas School 30945 Church St Leonidas MI 49066 (269) 432-2121 | PK-8 | 4 | 61 |