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School district · Maine · LEAID 2310530

Scarborough Public Schools

Estimated average teacher salary of $101,383, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Scarborough Public Schools - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$101,383
Est. avg teacher salary
$20,801
Per-pupil spending
2,880
Students enrolled
98th
Pct. in ME
$101,383

Scarborough Public Schools (Maine) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $101,383, meaningfully above the Maine average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,880 students.

  • 98th percentile for Maine
  • 84th percentile nationally
  • 44% of spending reaches instructional salaries

Avg Teacher Salary

$101,383

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,801

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,880 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

31.9% above Maine average

Nationally, Scarborough Public Schools's estimated average out-pays 84% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the top quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$101,383 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). Below this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Below this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Scarborough 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 Scarborough Public Schools

Scarborough Public Schools is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Maine, serving 2,880 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $20,801. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $101,383, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2310530 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Maine statewide average of $76,891, teacher pay in Scarborough Public Schools runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 31.9% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (18.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Maine, it pays more than 98% of them.

Scarborough Public Schools reports $59.9M in total expenditure on the budget side against $62.8M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 44% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $17.1M, special-education teacher pay is $4.4M.

How does Scarborough 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.

Scarborough Public Schools $101,383
Portland Public Schools $90,149
Maine avg $76,891
National avg $85,759

Scarborough Public Schools pays +12.5% more than Portland Public Schools · per-pupil $20,801 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 Scarborough Public Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

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Revenue & Expenditure

$62.8M
Total Revenue
$59.9M
Total Expenditure
$26.5M
Instruction Salaries
44% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$17.1M
Regular Program
$4.4M
Special Education
$0.7M
Other Programs

Other Maine Districts

RSU 51/MSAD 51
$89,004
2,102 students
Falmouth Public Schools
$95,642
2,011 students
RSU 05
$84,186
1,994 students
RSU 11/MSAD 11
$69,514
1,961 students
RSU 52/MSAD 52
$70,730
1,933 students
RSU 49/MSAD 49
$68,104
1,922 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Scarborough Public Schools?

Scarborough Public Schools's average teacher salary is $101,383, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

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

Scarborough Public Schools pays 31.9% more than the Maine state average of $76,891. The district's average is $101,383.

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

Scarborough Public Schools pays 18.2% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $101,383.

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

NCES FY2022 data puts Scarborough Public Schools's per-student spending at approximately $20,801 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Scarborough Public Schools?

Scarborough Public Schools has 2,880 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 44% of Scarborough Public Schools's total expenditure of $59.9M (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. Scarborough 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.