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School district · Maine · LEAID 2310380

Saco Public Schools

Estimated average teacher salary of $88,667, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Saco Public Schools - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$88,667
Est. avg teacher salary
$27,829
Per-pupil spending
1,815
Students enrolled
92nd
Pct. in ME
$88,667

Saco Public Schools (Maine) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $88,667, meaningfully above the Maine average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,815 students.

  • 92nd percentile for Maine
  • 73rd percentile nationally
  • 30% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +14.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$88,667

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$27,829

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,815 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

15.3% above Maine average

Nationally, Saco Public Schools's estimated average out-pays 73% 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.)

Saco Public Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$88,667 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Saco Public Schools $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 Saco Public Schools

  • Its per-pupil spending of $27,829 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Saco Public Schools

Saco Public Schools is a small school district in Maine, serving 1,815 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $27,829. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $88,667, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2310380 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Maine statewide average of $76,891, teacher pay in Saco Public Schools runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 15.3% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (3.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in Maine, it pays more than 92% of them.

Saco Public Schools reports $50.5M in total expenditure on the budget side against $53.9M 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 $9.9M, special-education teacher pay is $2.0M.

How does Saco Public Schools compare?

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

Saco Public Schools $88,667
Portland Public Schools $90,149
Maine avg $76,891
National avg $85,759

Saco Public Schools pays -1.6% less than Portland Public Schools · per-pupil $27,829 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

Find comparable Maine districts

These are not simply nearby districts: each group is selected from the same NCES FY2022 dataset using a matching salary or per-pupil-investment signal and a comparable enrollment range.

Similar estimated teacher pay

Salary-nearest districts to Saco Public Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Saco Public Schools, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$53.9M
Total Revenue
$50.5M
Total Expenditure
$14.9M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$9.9M
Regular Program
$2.0M
Special Education
$0.4M
Other Programs

Other Maine Districts

Lisbon Public Schools
$71,103
1,249 students
Brunswick Public Schools
$83,904
2,397 students
RSU 75/MSAD 75
$73,219
2,415 students
RSU 38
$62,816
1,181 students
RSU 39
$71,394
1,163 students
Winslow Schools
$75,043
1,103 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Saco Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Saco Public Schools is $88,667 (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 Saco Public Schools teacher pay compare to the Maine average?

Saco Public Schools pays 15.3% more than the Maine state average of $76,891. The district's average is $88,667.

How does Saco Public Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Saco Public Schools pays 3.4% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $88,667.

What is the per-pupil spending in Saco Public Schools?

Per-pupil spending in Saco Public Schools runs approximately $27,829 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Saco Public Schools?

Saco Public Schools has 1,815 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Saco Public Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 30% of Saco Public Schools's total expenditure of $50.5M (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. Saco Public Schools'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.