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School district · Maine · LEAID 2311250

RSU 31/MSAD 31

RSU 31/MSAD 31's estimated average teacher salary is $63,219; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$63,219
Est. avg teacher salary
$20,573
Per-pupil spending
436
Students enrolled
13th
Pct. in ME
$63,219

RSU 31/MSAD 31 (Maine) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $63,219, materially below the Maine average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 436 students.

  • 13th percentile for Maine
  • 24th percentile nationally
  • 35% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +20.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$63,219

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,573

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

436 students

Salary vs State Average 82.2%

17.8% below Maine average

Nationally, RSU 31/MSAD 31's estimated average out-pays 24% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the bottom quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

RSU 31/MSAD 31's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$63,219 Top 76% higher than 24% 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 31/MSAD 31 $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 stands out about RSU 31/MSAD 31

  • With just 436 students enrolled, staffing mix swings the salary estimate here more than at a larger district.

What the Numbers Say About RSU 31/MSAD 31

RSU 31/MSAD 31 is a small school district in Maine, serving 436 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $20,573. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $63,219, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2311250 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 31/MSAD 31 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 17.8% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (26.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in Maine, it pays more than 13% of them.

On the budget side, RSU 31/MSAD 31 reports $9.0M in total expenditure against $9.6M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 35% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $2.1M, special-education teacher pay is $0.4M.

How does RSU 31/MSAD 31 compare?

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

RSU 31/MSAD 31 $63,219
Portland Public Schools $90,149
Maine avg $76,891
National avg $85,759

RSU 31/MSAD 31 pays -29.9% less than Portland Public Schools · per-pupil $20,573 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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Salary-nearest districts to RSU 31/MSAD 31, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$9.6M
Total Revenue
$9.0M
Total Expenditure
$3.2M
Instruction Salaries
35% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$2.1M
Regular Program
$0.4M
Special Education
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other Maine Districts

RSU 87/MSAD 23
$60,982
590 students
RSU 89
$70,041
277 students
RSU 58/MSAD 58
$65,693
599 students
Calais Public Schools
$60,812
603 students
RSU 88/MSAD 24
$69,635
263 students
RSU 41/MSAD 41
$71,166
622 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in RSU 31/MSAD 31?

The average teacher salary in RSU 31/MSAD 31 is $63,219 (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 31/MSAD 31 teacher pay compare to the Maine average?

RSU 31/MSAD 31 pays 17.8% less than the Maine state average of $76,891. The district's average is $63,219.

How does RSU 31/MSAD 31 teacher pay compare to the national average?

RSU 31/MSAD 31 pays 26.3% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $63,219.

What is the per-pupil spending in RSU 31/MSAD 31?

NCES FY2022 data puts RSU 31/MSAD 31's per-student spending at approximately $20,573 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in RSU 31/MSAD 31?

RSU 31/MSAD 31 has 436 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of RSU 31/MSAD 31's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 35% of RSU 31/MSAD 31's total expenditure of $9.0M (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 31/MSAD 31'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.