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School district · Maine · LEAID 2310860

RSU 79/MSAD 01

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $72,438 for RSU 79/MSAD 01 - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$72,438
Est. avg teacher salary
$17,705
Per-pupil spending
1,687
Students enrolled
50th
Pct. in ME
$72,438

RSU 79/MSAD 01 (Maine) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $72,438, materially below the Maine average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,687 students.

  • 50th percentile for Maine
  • 46th percentile nationally
  • 29% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +10.7% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$72,438

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,705

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,687 students

Salary vs State Average 94.2%

5.8% below Maine average

Nationally, RSU 79/MSAD 01's estimated average out-pays 46% 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 79/MSAD 01's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$72,438 Top 54% higher than 46% 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 79/MSAD 01 $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 79/MSAD 01

RSU 79/MSAD 01 is a small school district in Maine, serving 1,687 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $17,705. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $72,438, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2310860 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 79/MSAD 01 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 5.8% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (15.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Maine, it pays more than 50% of them.

On the budget side, RSU 79/MSAD 01 reports $29.9M in total expenditure against $31.1M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 29% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $5.6M, special-education teacher pay is $0.8M.

How does RSU 79/MSAD 01 compare?

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

RSU 79/MSAD 01 $72,438
Portland Public Schools $90,149
Maine avg $76,891
National avg $85,759

RSU 79/MSAD 01 pays -19.6% less than Portland Public Schools · per-pupil $17,705 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

$31.1M
Total Revenue
$29.9M
Total Expenditure
$8.8M
Instruction Salaries
29% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$5.6M
Regular Program
$0.8M
Special Education
$0.4M
Vocational
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other Maine Districts

Lisbon Public Schools
$71,103
1,249 students
RSU 35/MSAD 35
$88,042
2,132 students
Augusta Public Schools
$74,383
2,133 students
RSU 38
$62,816
1,181 students
RSU 39
$71,394
1,163 students
RSU 54/MSAD 54
$72,049
2,240 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in RSU 79/MSAD 01?

The average teacher salary in RSU 79/MSAD 01 is $72,438 (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 79/MSAD 01 teacher pay compare to the Maine average?

RSU 79/MSAD 01 pays 5.8% less than the Maine state average of $76,891. The district's average is $72,438.

How does RSU 79/MSAD 01 teacher pay compare to the national average?

RSU 79/MSAD 01 pays 15.5% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $72,438.

What is the per-pupil spending in RSU 79/MSAD 01?

NCES FY2022 data puts RSU 79/MSAD 01's per-student spending at approximately $17,705 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in RSU 79/MSAD 01?

RSU 79/MSAD 01 has 1,687 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of RSU 79/MSAD 01's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 29% of RSU 79/MSAD 01's total expenditure of $29.9M (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 79/MSAD 01'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.