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Lewiston Public Schools

Lewiston Public Schools's estimated average teacher salary is $78,392; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$78,392
Est. avg teacher salary
$19,119
Per-pupil spending
5,175
Students enrolled
69th
Pct. in ME
$78,392

Lewiston Public Schools (Maine) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $78,392, 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 5,175 students.

  • 69th percentile for Maine
  • 59th percentile nationally
  • 37% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +12.8% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$78,392

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,119

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

5,175 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

2.0% above Maine average

Nationally, Lewiston Public Schools's estimated average out-pays 59% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$78,392 Top 41% higher than 59% 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. Lewiston 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 Lewiston Public Schools

Lewiston Public Schools is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Maine, serving 5,175 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $19,119. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $78,392, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2307320 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Maine statewide average of $76,891, teacher pay in Lewiston Public Schools runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 2.0% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (8.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Maine, it pays more than 69% of them.

On the budget side, Lewiston Public Schools reports $98.9M in total expenditure against $107.9M 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 $20.5M, special-education teacher pay is $5.5M.

How does Lewiston 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.

Lewiston Public Schools $78,392
Portland Public Schools $90,149
Maine avg $76,891
National avg $85,759

Lewiston Public Schools pays -13.0% less than Portland Public Schools · per-pupil $19,119 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 Lewiston Public Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$107.9M
Total Revenue
$98.9M
Total Expenditure
$37.0M
Instruction Salaries
37% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$20.5M
Regular Program
$5.5M
Special Education
$1.5M
Vocational
$3.1M
Other Programs

Other Maine Districts

RSU 18
$69,735
2,633 students
RSU 75/MSAD 75
$73,219
2,415 students
Brunswick Public Schools
$83,904
2,397 students
Westbrook Public Schools
$76,994
2,381 students
Biddeford Public Schools
$83,099
2,350 students
RSU 21
$88,135
2,296 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Lewiston Public Schools?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Lewiston Public Schools's average teacher salary at $78,392, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

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

Lewiston Public Schools pays 2.0% more than the Maine state average of $76,891. The district's average is $78,392.

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

Lewiston Public Schools pays 8.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $78,392.

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

Lewiston Public Schools spends approximately $19,119 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Lewiston Public Schools?

Lewiston Public Schools has 5,175 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 37% of Lewiston Public Schools's total expenditure of $98.9M (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. Lewiston 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.