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School district · Maine · LEAID 2314773

RSU 21

RSU 21's estimated average teacher salary is $88,135; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$88,135
Est. avg teacher salary
$22,399
Per-pupil spending
2,296
Students enrolled
90th
Pct. in ME
$88,135

RSU 21 (Maine) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $88,135, meaningfully above the Maine average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,296 students.

  • 90th percentile for Maine
  • 72nd percentile nationally
  • 36% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +23.2% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$88,135

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,399

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,296 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

14.6% above Maine average

Nationally, RSU 21's estimated average out-pays 72% 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.)

RSU 21's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$88,135 Top 28% higher than 72% 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. RSU 21 $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 21

RSU 21 is a small school district in Maine, serving 2,296 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $22,399. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $88,135, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2314773 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 21 runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 14.6% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (2.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Maine, it pays more than 90% of them.

RSU 21's budget totals $51.4M in expenditure against $57.3M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 36% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $12.1M, special-education teacher pay is $2.2M.

How does RSU 21 compare?

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

RSU 21 $88,135
Portland Public Schools $90,149
Maine avg $76,891
National avg $85,759

RSU 21 pays -2.2% less than Portland Public Schools · per-pupil $22,399 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.

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Salary-nearest districts to RSU 21, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$57.3M
Total Revenue
$51.4M
Total Expenditure
$18.3M
Instruction Salaries
36% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$12.1M
Regular Program
$2.2M
Special Education
$0.0M
Vocational
$0.7M
Other Programs

Other Maine Districts

Ellsworth Public Schools
$75,641
1,306 students
RSU 09
$63,604
2,255 students
RSU 22
$80,294
2,253 students
Biddeford Public Schools
$83,099
2,350 students
RSU 54/MSAD 54
$72,049
2,240 students
Westbrook Public Schools
$76,994
2,381 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in RSU 21?

RSU 21's average teacher salary is $88,135, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does RSU 21 teacher pay compare to the Maine average?

RSU 21 pays 14.6% more than the Maine state average of $76,891. The district's average is $88,135.

How does RSU 21 teacher pay compare to the national average?

RSU 21 pays 2.8% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $88,135.

What is the per-pupil spending in RSU 21?

Per-pupil spending in RSU 21 runs approximately $22,399 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in RSU 21?

RSU 21 has 2,296 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of RSU 21's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 36% of RSU 21's total expenditure of $51.4M (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 21'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.