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School district · Maine · LEAID 2307140

Kittery Public Schools

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $78,041 for Kittery Public Schools - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$78,041
Est. avg teacher salary
$22,195
Per-pupil spending
948
Students enrolled
68th
Pct. in ME
$78,041

Kittery Public Schools (Maine) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $78,041, roughly in line with the Maine average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 948 students.

  • 68th percentile for Maine
  • 58th percentile nationally
  • 38% of spending reaches instructional salaries

Avg Teacher Salary

$78,041

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,195

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

948 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

1.5% above Maine average

Nationally, Kittery Public Schools's estimated average out-pays 58% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$78,041 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Above this entry. $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. Kittery 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 Kittery Public Schools

Kittery Public Schools is a small school district in Maine, serving 948 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $22,195. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $78,041, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2307140 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Maine statewide average of $76,891, teacher pay in Kittery Public Schools runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 1.5% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (9.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in Maine, it pays more than 68% of them.

Kittery Public Schools's budget totals $21.0M in expenditure against $22.4M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 38% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $5.5M, special-education teacher pay is $1.2M.

How does Kittery 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.

Kittery Public Schools $78,041
Portland Public Schools $90,149
Maine avg $76,891
National avg $85,759

Kittery Public Schools pays -13.4% less than Portland Public Schools · per-pupil $22,195 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

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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 Kittery Public Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$22.4M
Total Revenue
$21.0M
Total Expenditure
$8.0M
Instruction Salaries
38% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$5.5M
Regular Program
$1.2M
Special Education
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other Maine Districts

RSU 70/MSAD 70
$79,114
479 students
RSU 86/MSAD 20
$71,840
469 students
RSU 34
$77,627
1,431 students
RSU 63/MSAD 63
$64,615
442 students
Wiscasset Public Schools
$70,479
440 students
Millinocket Public Schools
$56,657
440 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Kittery Public Schools?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Kittery Public Schools's average teacher salary at $78,041, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

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

Kittery Public Schools pays 1.5% more than the Maine state average of $76,891. The district's average is $78,041.

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

Kittery Public Schools pays 9.0% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $78,041.

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

NCES FY2022 data puts Kittery Public Schools's per-student spending at approximately $22,195 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Kittery Public Schools?

Kittery Public Schools has 948 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 38% of Kittery Public Schools's total expenditure of $21.0M (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. Kittery 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.