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School district · Maine · LEAID 2314765

RSU 72/MSAD 72

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): RSU 72/MSAD 72 pays an estimated average teacher salary of $65,375, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$65,375
Est. avg teacher salary
$28,837
Per-pupil spending
728
Students enrolled
18th
Pct. in ME
$65,375

RSU 72/MSAD 72 (Maine) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $65,375, materially below the Maine average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 728 students.

  • 18th percentile for Maine
  • 29th percentile nationally
  • 22% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +11.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$65,375

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$28,837

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

728 students

Salary vs State Average 85.0%

15.0% below Maine average

Nationally, RSU 72/MSAD 72's estimated average out-pays 29% 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 72/MSAD 72's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$65,375 Top 71% higher than 29% 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 72/MSAD 72 $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 72/MSAD 72

  • Its per-pupil spending of $28,837 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About RSU 72/MSAD 72

RSU 72/MSAD 72 is a small school district in Maine, serving 728 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $28,837. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $65,375, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2314765 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 72/MSAD 72 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 15.0% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (23.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Maine, it pays more than 18% of them.

Budget figures show RSU 72/MSAD 72 reporting $21.0M in total expenditure against $23.8M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 22% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $2.5M, special-education teacher pay is $0.8M.

How does RSU 72/MSAD 72 compare?

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

RSU 72/MSAD 72 $65,375
Portland Public Schools $90,149
Maine avg $76,891
National avg $85,759

RSU 72/MSAD 72 pays -27.5% less than Portland Public Schools · per-pupil $28,837 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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Revenue & Expenditure

$23.8M
Total Revenue
$21.0M
Total Expenditure
$4.6M
Instruction Salaries
22% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$2.5M
Regular Program
$0.8M
Special Education
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other Maine Districts

Kittery Public Schools
$78,041
948 students
Machias Public Schools
$57,126
493 students
Boothbay-Boothbay Hbr CSD
$80,227
482 students
RSU 70/MSAD 70
$79,114
479 students
RSU 86/MSAD 20
$71,840
469 students
RSU 55/MSAD 55
$65,322
987 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in RSU 72/MSAD 72?

RSU 72/MSAD 72's average teacher salary is $65,375, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does RSU 72/MSAD 72 teacher pay compare to the Maine average?

RSU 72/MSAD 72 pays 15.0% less than the Maine state average of $76,891. The district's average is $65,375.

How does RSU 72/MSAD 72 teacher pay compare to the national average?

RSU 72/MSAD 72 pays 23.8% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $65,375.

What is the per-pupil spending in RSU 72/MSAD 72?

RSU 72/MSAD 72 spends approximately $28,837 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in RSU 72/MSAD 72?

RSU 72/MSAD 72 has 728 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of RSU 72/MSAD 72's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 22% of RSU 72/MSAD 72's total expenditure of $21.0M (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 72/MSAD 72'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.