Following are explanations of the columns. Pupils in September 1995. The biggest reason for variances is that elementary and middle school teachers usually earn less than those in high schools. Covers entire school, but doesn't reflect average class size - which is generally larger. Covers teachers and instructional support staff in building, but excludes administrators.
Figures cover all grades in school.
Many of these figures were supplied to the state by Detroit Public Schools. The Detroit News We welcome your comments .