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Sanford Public Schools

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Sanford Public Schools pays an estimated average teacher salary of $72,902, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$72,902
Est. avg teacher salary
$20,518
Per-pupil spending
3,167
Students enrolled
53rd
Pct. in ME
$72,902

Sanford Public Schools (Maine) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $72,902, materially below the Maine average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,167 students.

  • 53rd percentile for Maine
  • 47th percentile nationally
  • 31% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +20.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$72,902

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,518

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,167 students

Salary vs State Average 94.8%

5.2% below Maine average

Nationally, Sanford Public Schools's estimated average out-pays 47% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$72,902 Top 53% higher than 47% 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. Sanford Public Schools $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $10K-wide band; taller bars hold more US districts. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What the Numbers Say About Sanford Public Schools

Sanford Public Schools is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Maine, serving 3,167 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $20,518. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $72,902, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2310500 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Maine statewide average of $76,891, teacher pay in Sanford Public Schools runs materially below the state benchmark, a 5.2% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (15.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in Maine, it pays more than 53% of them.

Budget figures show Sanford Public Schools reporting $65.0M in total expenditure against $70.3M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 31% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $12.5M, special-education teacher pay is $2.9M.

How does Sanford 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.

Sanford Public Schools $72,902
Portland Public Schools $90,149
Maine avg $76,891
National avg $85,759

Sanford Public Schools pays -19.1% less than Portland Public Schools · per-pupil $20,518 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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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 Sanford Public Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$70.3M
Total Revenue
$65.0M
Total Expenditure
$20.4M
Instruction Salaries
31% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$12.5M
Regular Program
$2.9M
Special Education
$1.5M
Vocational
$0.6M
Other Programs

Other Maine Districts

RSU 02
$72,048
1,904 students
RSU 19
$71,778
1,897 students
RSU 40/MSAD 40
$72,518
1,825 students
Saco Public Schools
$88,667
1,815 students
RSU 15/MSAD 15
$78,505
1,802 students
RSU 10
$77,144
1,802 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Sanford Public Schools?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Sanford Public Schools's average teacher salary at $72,902, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Sanford Public Schools teacher pay compare to the Maine average?

Sanford Public Schools pays 5.2% less than the Maine state average of $76,891. The district's average is $72,902.

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

Sanford Public Schools pays 15.0% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $72,902.

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

NCES FY2022 data puts Sanford Public Schools's per-student spending at approximately $20,518 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Sanford Public Schools?

Sanford Public Schools has 3,167 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 31% of Sanford Public Schools's total expenditure of $65.0M (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. Sanford 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.