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School district · Maine · LEAID 2314790

RSU 24

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $63,908 for RSU 24 - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$63,908
Est. avg teacher salary
$52,775
Per-pupil spending
775
Students enrolled
15th
Pct. in ME
$63,908

RSU 24 (Maine) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $63,908, materially below the Maine average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 775 students.

  • 15th percentile for Maine
  • 26th percentile nationally
  • 14% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +18.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$63,908

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$52,775

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

775 students

Salary vs State Average 83.1%

16.9% below Maine average

Nationally, RSU 24's estimated average out-pays 26% 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 24's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$63,908 Top 74% higher than 26% 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 24 $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 stands out about RSU 24

  • Its per-pupil spending of $52,775 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About RSU 24

RSU 24 is a small school district in Maine, serving 775 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $52,775. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $63,908, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2314790 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 24 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 16.9% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (25.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Maine, it pays more than 15% of them.

On the budget side, RSU 24 reports $40.9M in total expenditure against $22.3M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 14% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $3.9M, special-education teacher pay is $0.6M.

How does RSU 24 compare?

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

RSU 24 $63,908
Portland Public Schools $90,149
Maine avg $76,891
National avg $85,759

RSU 24 pays -29.1% less than Portland Public Schools · per-pupil $52,775 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

Find comparable Maine districts

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 RSU 24, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to RSU 24, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$22.3M
Total Revenue
$40.9M
Total Expenditure
$5.8M
Instruction Salaries
14% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$3.9M
Regular Program
$0.6M
Special Education
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other Maine Districts

Orrington Public Schools
$72,778
345 students
RSU 50
$58,927
336 students
Bar Harbor Public Schools
$70,913
332 students
RSU 56
$76,632
737 students
RSU 72/MSAD 72
$65,375
728 students
RSU 26
$81,934
827 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in RSU 24?

RSU 24's average teacher salary is $63,908, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does RSU 24 teacher pay compare to the Maine average?

RSU 24 pays 16.9% less than the Maine state average of $76,891. The district's average is $63,908.

How does RSU 24 teacher pay compare to the national average?

RSU 24 pays 25.5% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $63,908.

What is the per-pupil spending in RSU 24?

RSU 24 spends approximately $52,775 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in RSU 24?

RSU 24 has 775 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of RSU 24's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 14% of RSU 24's total expenditure of $40.9M (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. RSU 24'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.