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School district · Maine · LEAID 2306060

Gorham Public Schools

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $85,855 for Gorham Public Schools - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$85,855
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,388
Per-pupil spending
2,761
Students enrolled
87th
Pct. in ME
$85,855

Gorham Public Schools (Maine) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $85,855, meaningfully above the Maine average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,761 students.

  • 87th percentile for Maine
  • 69th percentile nationally
  • 37% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +19.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$85,855

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,388

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,761 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

11.7% above Maine average

Nationally, Gorham Public Schools's estimated average out-pays 69% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the upper half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Gorham Public Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$85,855 Top 31% higher than 69% of 11,460 US districts

$30,000–$40,000: 66 US districts (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$50,000: 375 US districts (3%). Below this entry. $50,000–$60,000: 1,529 US districts (13%). Below this entry. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Below this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Below this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). This entry sits in this band. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Above this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). Above this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). Above this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 301 US districts (3%). Above this entry. $130,000–$140,000: 183 US districts (2%). Above this entry. $140,000–$150,000: 122 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $150,000–$160,000: 68 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $160,000–$170,000: 42 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $170,000–$180,000: 26 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $180,000–$190,000: 0 US districts (0%). Above this entry. Gorham Public Schools $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $10K-wide band; taller bars hold more US districts. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What the Numbers Say About Gorham Public Schools

Gorham Public Schools is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Maine, serving 2,761 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,388. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $85,855, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2306060 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Maine statewide average of $76,891, teacher pay in Gorham Public Schools runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 11.7% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (0.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in Maine, it pays more than 87% of them.

Budget figures show Gorham Public Schools reporting $50.8M in total expenditure against $51.8M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 37% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $14.1M, special-education teacher pay is $1.8M.

How does Gorham Public Schools compare?

Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the Maine average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.

Gorham Public Schools $85,855
Portland Public Schools $90,149
Maine avg $76,891
National avg $85,759

Gorham Public Schools pays -4.8% less than Portland Public Schools · per-pupil $18,388 vs $21,987

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Maine districts

These are not simply nearby districts: each group is selected from the same NCES FY2022 dataset using a matching salary or per-pupil-investment signal and a comparable enrollment range.

Similar estimated teacher pay

Salary-nearest districts to Gorham Public Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Gorham Public Schools, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$51.8M
Total Revenue
$50.8M
Total Expenditure
$19.0M
Instruction Salaries
37% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$14.1M
Regular Program
$1.8M
Special Education
$0.3M
Other Programs

Other Maine Districts

Biddeford Public Schools
$83,099
2,350 students
RSU 21
$88,135
2,296 students
RSU 17/MSAD 17
$68,401
3,253 students
RSU 09
$63,604
2,255 students
RSU 22
$80,294
2,253 students
Auburn Public Schools
$72,105
3,276 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Gorham Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Gorham Public Schools is $85,855 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's REPORTED teacher headcount (NCES CCD Staff Universe Survey).

How does Gorham Public Schools teacher pay compare to the Maine average?

Gorham Public Schools pays 11.7% more than the Maine state average of $76,891. The district's average is $85,855.

How does Gorham Public Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Gorham Public Schools pays 0.1% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $85,855.

What is the per-pupil spending in Gorham Public Schools?

Per-pupil spending in Gorham Public Schools runs approximately $18,388 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Gorham Public Schools?

Gorham Public Schools has 2,761 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Gorham Public Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 37% of Gorham Public Schools's total expenditure of $50.8M (NCES FY2022).

Where does this teacher salary data come from?

This data is sourced from two NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) surveys, Fiscal Year 2022: the F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey (instructional expenditure, variable Z33) and the Staff Universe Survey (reported teacher headcount). Salary figures divide the former by the latter, falling back to an enrollment-based estimate only when a district has no reported headcount. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.

Disclaimer & data sources

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

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According to the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, PlainTeacher's figures are computed directly, no number is typed in by an editor. Gorham Public Schools's salary and finance figures are computed directly from its FY2022 F-33 submission, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error on this page. Data current as of FY2022.