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School district · Maine · LEAID 2314833

RSU 56

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): RSU 56 pays an estimated average teacher salary of $76,632, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$76,632
Est. avg teacher salary
$21,311
Per-pupil spending
737
Students enrolled
63rd
Pct. in ME
$76,632

RSU 56 (Maine) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $76,632, slightly below the Maine average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 737 students.

  • 63rd percentile for Maine
  • 55th percentile nationally
  • 30% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +19.2% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$76,632

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,311

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

737 students

Salary vs State Average 99.7%

0.3% below Maine average

Nationally, RSU 56's estimated average out-pays 55% 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 56's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$76,632 Top 45% higher than 55% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56 $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 56

RSU 56 is a small school district in Maine, serving 737 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $21,311. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $76,632, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2314833 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 56 runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 0.3% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (10.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Maine, it pays more than 63% of them.

On the budget side, RSU 56 reports $15.7M in total expenditure against $16.7M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 30% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $2.9M, special-education teacher pay is $0.5M.

How does RSU 56 compare?

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

RSU 56 $76,632
Portland Public Schools $90,149
Maine avg $76,891
National avg $85,759

RSU 56 pays -15.0% less than Portland Public Schools · per-pupil $21,311 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 56, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$16.7M
Total Revenue
$15.7M
Total Expenditure
$4.7M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$2.9M
Regular Program
$0.5M
Special Education
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other Maine Districts

RSU 68/MSAD 68
$58,032
625 students
RSU 41/MSAD 41
$71,166
622 students
Calais Public Schools
$60,812
603 students
RSU 58/MSAD 58
$65,693
599 students
RSU 87/MSAD 23
$60,982
590 students
RSU 59/MSAD 59
$71,289
580 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in RSU 56?

The average teacher salary in RSU 56 is $76,632 (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 56 teacher pay compare to the Maine average?

RSU 56 pays 0.3% less than the Maine state average of $76,891. The district's average is $76,632.

How does RSU 56 teacher pay compare to the national average?

RSU 56 pays 10.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $76,632.

What is the per-pupil spending in RSU 56?

Per-pupil spending in RSU 56 runs approximately $21,311 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in RSU 56?

RSU 56 has 737 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of RSU 56's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 30% of RSU 56's total expenditure of $15.7M (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 56'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.