School district · Maine · LEAID 2308500

Mt Desert CSD

Estimated average teacher salary of $133,346, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Mt Desert CSD — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$133,346
Est. avg teacher salary
$23,776
Per-pupil spending
508
Students enrolled
94th
Pct. in ME

Avg Teacher Salary

$133,346

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$23,776

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

508 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

29.1% above Maine average

What the Numbers Say About Mt Desert CSD

Mt Desert CSD is a small school district in Maine, serving 508 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $23,776. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $133,346, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2308500 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Maine statewide average of $103,262, teacher pay in Mt Desert CSD runs meaningfully above the state benchmark — a 29.1% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (62.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in Maine, it pays more than 94% of them. Licensing reciprocity, collective bargaining strength, and state aid formulas all contribute to where a district lands in these tiers.

On the budget side, Mt Desert CSD reports $12.1M in total expenditure against $12.3M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 37% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $2.9M, special-education teacher pay is $0.5M. These figures are district-level aggregates from F-33, not individual contracts — step-and-column schedules, stipends, and collectively-bargained differentials sit underneath these totals.

How does Mt Desert CSD compare?

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

Mt Desert CSD $133,346
Portland Public Schools $123,085
Maine avg $103,262
National avg $82,292

Mt Desert CSD pays +8.3% more than Portland Public Schools · per-pupil $23,776 vs $21,987

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$12.3M
Total Revenue
$12.1M
Total Expenditure
$4.5M
Instruction Salaries
37% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$2.9M
Regular Program
$0.5M
Special Education
$0.0M
Other Programs

About This Data

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022.

Methodology: Average salary figures are estimates derived from total instructional salary expenditure (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates — not individual salary records.

Coverage: Data covers public school districts in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Private schools are not included.

Limitations: Instructional salary data includes classroom teachers and some instructional aides depending on district reporting practices. Salary figures may differ from collectively-bargained salary schedules.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Mt Desert CSD?

The estimated average teacher salary in Mt Desert CSD is $133,346 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.

How does Mt Desert CSD teacher pay compare to the Maine average?

Mt Desert CSD pays 29.1% more than the Maine state average of $103,262. The district's estimated average is $133,346.

How does Mt Desert CSD teacher pay compare to the national average?

Mt Desert CSD pays 62.0% above the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $133,346.

What is the per-pupil spending in Mt Desert CSD?

Mt Desert CSD spends approximately $23,776 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Mt Desert CSD?

Mt Desert CSD has 508 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Mt Desert CSD's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 37% of Mt Desert CSD's total expenditure of $12.1M (NCES FY2022).

Where does this teacher salary data come from?

This data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022. Salary figures are estimates derived from instructional expenditure data (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.

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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