Avg Teacher Salary
$126,037
Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE
School district · Maine · LEAID 2314240
RSU 51/MSAD 51
Estimated average teacher salary of $126,037, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for RSU 51/MSAD 51 — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).
- $126,037
- Est. avg teacher salary
- $20,613
- Per-pupil spending
- 2,102
- Students enrolled
- 89th
- Pct. in ME
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,613
Total expenditure / enrollment
Student Enrollment
2,102 students
Salary vs State Average 100.0%
22.1% above Maine average
What the Numbers Say About RSU 51/MSAD 51
RSU 51/MSAD 51 is a small school district in Maine, serving 2,102 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $20,613. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $126,037, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2314240 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.
Relative to the Maine statewide average of $103,262, teacher pay in RSU 51/MSAD 51 runs meaningfully above the state benchmark — a 22.1% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (53.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Maine, it pays more than 89% 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, RSU 51/MSAD 51 reports $43.3M in total expenditure against $48.9M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 41% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $12.6M, special-education teacher pay is $2.1M. 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 RSU 51/MSAD 51 compare?
Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the Maine average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.
RSU 51/MSAD 51 pays +2.4% more than Portland Public Schools · per-pupil $20,613 vs $21,987
Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.
Revenue & Expenditure
$48.9M
Total Revenue
$43.3M
Total Expenditure
$17.7M
Instruction Salaries
41% of total spending
Instructional Salary by Program
$12.6M
Regular Program
$2.1M
Special Education
$0.3M
Other Programs
Other Maine Districts
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 RSU 51/MSAD 51?
The estimated average teacher salary in RSU 51/MSAD 51 is $126,037 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.
How does RSU 51/MSAD 51 teacher pay compare to the Maine average?
RSU 51/MSAD 51 pays 22.1% more than the Maine state average of $103,262. The district's estimated average is $126,037.
How does RSU 51/MSAD 51 teacher pay compare to the national average?
RSU 51/MSAD 51 pays 53.2% above the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $126,037.
What is the per-pupil spending in RSU 51/MSAD 51?
RSU 51/MSAD 51 spends approximately $20,613 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.
How many students are enrolled in RSU 51/MSAD 51?
RSU 51/MSAD 51 has 2,102 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.
What percentage of RSU 51/MSAD 51's budget goes to teacher salaries?
Instructional salaries account for 41% of RSU 51/MSAD 51's total expenditure of $43.3M (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.
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