Farwell Area Schools District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Farwell Area Schools District oversees 5 schools with more than 80 teachers. The tables below profile teacher salaries for the entire state of Michigan, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from a number of 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, the table below details the average salary for teachers, which 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 lists the average salary 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
See 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 Farwell Area Schools District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $32,797 | $27,290 |
| Administrators | $11,979 | $15,231 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Farwell Area Schools District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Farwell Area 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 Farwell Area Schools District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 80 | 73 | 78 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 30 | 25 | 29 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 34 | 34 | 35 |
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 Farwell Area Schools District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 84 | 84 | 100 |
| School Administrators | 3 | 8 | 10 |
| Student Support Staff | 20 | 23 | 38 |
| Other Support Staff | 38 | 38 | 37 |
Farwell Area Schools District Schools
We have listed the 5 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Farwell Area Schools District in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Clare Public Schools District (4 Schools)
- Beal City Public Schools District (3 Schools)
- Harrison Community Schools District (5 Schools)
- Coleman Community School District (2 Schools)
- Mt. Pleasant City School District (10 Schools)
Farwell Area Schools District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farwell Elementary School 268 East Ohio St Farwell MI 48622 (989) 588-9916 | KG-4 | 31 | 506 |
| Farwell High School 399 East Michigan St Farwell MI 48622 (989) 588-9913 | 9-12 | 20 | 372 |
| Farwell Middle School 500 East Ohio St Farwell MI 48622 (989) 588-9915 | 5-8 | 23 | 414 |
| Farwell Timberland Alternative High School 2655 West Ludington Dr Farwell MI 48622 (989) 588-7219 | 9-12 | 4 | 66 |