MCAS -- Michigan City Area Schools

Teacher Salary and Benefits

MCAS operates 14 schools with more than 400 teachers and instructors. The tables below provide faculty and teacher salaries at MCAS. 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.

MCAS Teacher Salary Details

This table details the average salary for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Michigan City-La Porte local area. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.

 Average SalarySalary Range
Elementary School Teacher$53,050$38,920 - $72,450
Middle School Teacher$63,130$41,260 - $97,600
High School Teacher$56,370$39,040 - $79,200
PE Teacher$42,880$21,960 - $62,530

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Michigan City-La Porte, 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 who work for MCAS and surrounding area school districts.

 Average SalarySalary Range
Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary)$53,480$44,100 - $68,820

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Michigan City-La Porte, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054

School Administrators and Staff Salary

See salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Michigan City-La Porte area below.

 Average SalarySalary Range
School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School)$92,580$62,070 - $124,150
Guidance & School Counselors$47,990$34,020 - $72,110

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Michigan City-La Porte, 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 MCAS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).

 DistrictIndiana
Teachers & Aides$40,319$23,145
Administrators$22,948$17,523

Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)

Michigan City Area Schools Jobs and Careers

The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by MCAS. 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 MCAS per grade classification is displayed below.

 201220132014
Total Teachers441397380
Kindergarten Teachers303130
Elementary School Teachers275181178
Middle & High School Teachers121185172

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.

 201220132014
Supervisors & Coordinators212123
Teaching Assistants271252285

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 MCAS are shown in the table below.

 201220132014
Total Administrators & Staff575575542
School Administrators211620
School Administrative Support Staff504745
Student Support Staff1399849
Other Support Staff406407423
Librarians121313
Guidance Counselors231919
Middle & High School Guidance Counselors131010

MCAS Schools

We have listed the 14 schools and their contact information, which is operated by MCAS in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.

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Michigan City Area Schools Map & Boundaries

SchoolGradesFull-Time TeachersStudents
Barker Middle School
319 East Barker Rd
Michigan City IN 46360
(219) 873-2057
6-829483
Coolspring Elementary School
9121 West 300 North
Michigan City IN 46360
(219) 873-2073
KG-518250
Edgewood Elementary School
502 Boyd Circle
Michigan City IN 46360
(219) 873-2079
KG-517266
Elston Middle School
317 Detroit St
Michigan City IN 46360
(219) 873-2035
6-831496
Joy Elementary School
1600 East Coolspring Ave
Michigan City IN 46360
(219) 873-2090
KG-525401
Knapp Elementary School
321 Bolka Ave
Michigan City IN 46360
(219) 873-2096
KG-520335
Marsh Elementary School
400 East Homer St
Michigan City IN 46360
(219) 873-2102
KG-517258
Martin T Krueger Middle School
2001 Springland Ave
Michigan City IN 46360
(219) 873-2061
6-832444
Michigan City High School
8466 West Pahs Rd
Michigan City IN 46360
(219) 873-2044
9-121111,727
Mullen Elementary School
201 Ferguson Rd
Michigan City IN 46360
(219) 873-2105
KG-524402
Niemann Elementary School
811 Royal Rd
Michigan City IN 46360
(219) 873-2108
KG-519285
Pine Elementary School
1660 Co Line Rd
Michigan City IN 46360
(219) 873-2114
KG-521342
Springfield Elementary School
3054 West 800 North
Michigan City IN 46360
(219) 873-2117
KG-518249