Forest Area Community Schools District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
It is estimated that over 40 teachers and support staff are employed at Forest Area Community Schools District. The tables below display school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Michigan, due to more localized data not being available. The data is obtained 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, the following table displays average salary ranges 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 average salary ranges 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
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 (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 Forest Area Community Schools District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $25,283 | $27,290 |
| Administrators | $23,143 | $15,231 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Forest Area Community Schools District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Forest Area Community 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 Forest Area Community Schools District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 39 | 46 | 37 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 14 | 22 | 12 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 17 | 18 | 16 |
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 | 16 | 17 | 14 |
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 Forest Area Community Schools District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 19 | 19 | 25 |
| Other Support Staff | 9 | 9 | 17 |
Forest Area Community Schools District Schools
We have listed the 4 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Forest Area Community Schools 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:
- Kalkaska Public Schools District (6 Schools)
- Kingsley Area Schools District (3 Schools)
- Manton Consolidated Schools District (3 Schools)
- Traverse City Area Public Schools District (20 Schools)
- Lake City Area School District (4 Schools)
Forest Area Community Schools District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Fife Lake
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fife Lake Elementary School 108 Pierce St Fife Lake MI 49633 (231) 879-3362 | 2-5 | 11 | 172 |
| Forest Area High School 7661 Shippy Rd Sw Fife Lake MI 49633 (231) 369-2884 | 9-12 | 10 | 166 |
| Forest Area Middle School 7661 Shippy Rd Sw Fife Lake MI 49633 (231) 369-2884 | 6-8 | 7 | 138 |
Teaching in South Boardman
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Boardman Elementary School 5210 Boardman Rd Sw South Boardman MI 49680 (231) 369-2841 | PK-1 | 8 | 85 |