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School district · Maine · LEAID 2314809

RSU 09

RSU 09's estimated average teacher salary is $63,604; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$63,604
Est. avg teacher salary
$17,885
Per-pupil spending
2,255
Students enrolled
14th
Pct. in ME
$63,604

RSU 09 (Maine) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $63,604, materially below the Maine average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,255 students.

  • 14th percentile for Maine
  • 25th percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +18.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$63,604

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,885

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,255 students

Salary vs State Average 82.7%

17.3% below Maine average

Nationally, RSU 09's estimated average out-pays 25% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

RSU 09's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$63,604 Top 75% higher than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Above this entry. $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. RSU 09 $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

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

What the Numbers Say About RSU 09

RSU 09 is a small school district in Maine, serving 2,255 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $17,885. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $63,604, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2314809 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Maine statewide average of $76,891, teacher pay in RSU 09 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 17.3% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (25.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Maine, it pays more than 14% of them.

On the budget side, RSU 09 reports $40.3M in total expenditure against $43.8M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 33% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $8.1M, special-education teacher pay is $1.5M.

How does RSU 09 compare?

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

RSU 09 $63,604
Portland Public Schools $90,149
Maine avg $76,891
National avg $85,759

RSU 09 pays -29.4% less than Portland Public Schools · per-pupil $17,885 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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Revenue & Expenditure

$43.8M
Total Revenue
$40.3M
Total Expenditure
$13.2M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$8.1M
Regular Program
$1.5M
Special Education
$1.0M
Vocational
$0.3M
Other Programs

Other Maine Districts

RSU 57/MSAD 57
$70,364
2,903 students
York Public Schools
$93,840
1,568 students
RSU 13
$77,813
1,542 students
RSU 60/MSAD 60
$68,611
2,987 students
Cape Elizabeth Public Schools
$109,216
1,485 students
RSU 34
$77,627
1,431 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in RSU 09?

The average teacher salary in RSU 09 is $63,604 (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 RSU 09 teacher pay compare to the Maine average?

RSU 09 pays 17.3% less than the Maine state average of $76,891. The district's average is $63,604.

How does RSU 09 teacher pay compare to the national average?

RSU 09 pays 25.8% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $63,604.

What is the per-pupil spending in RSU 09?

RSU 09 spends approximately $17,885 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in RSU 09?

RSU 09 has 2,255 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of RSU 09's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 33% of RSU 09's total expenditure of $40.3M (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. RSU 09'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.