School district · Maine · LEAID 2310530

Scarborough Public Schools

Estimated average teacher salary of $138,188, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Scarborough Public Schools — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$138,188
Est. avg teacher salary
$20,801
Per-pupil spending
2,880
Students enrolled
97th
Pct. in ME

Avg Teacher Salary

$138,188

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,801

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,880 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

33.8% above Maine average

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 $138,188, 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 $103,262, teacher pay in Scarborough Public Schools runs meaningfully above the state benchmark — a 33.8% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (67.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in Maine, it pays more than 97% of them. Licensing reciprocity, collective bargaining strength, and state aid formulas all contribute to where a district lands in these tiers.

On the budget side, Scarborough Public Schools reports $59.9M in total expenditure against $62.8M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 44% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $17.1M, special-education teacher pay is $4.4M. These figures are district-level aggregates from F-33, not individual contracts — step-and-column schedules, stipends, and collectively-bargained differentials sit underneath these totals.

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 $138,188
Portland Public Schools $123,085
Maine avg $103,262
National avg $82,292

Scarborough Public Schools pays +12.3% 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.

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

About This Data

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022.

Methodology: Average salary figures are estimates derived from total instructional salary expenditure (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates — not individual salary records.

Coverage: Data covers public school districts in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Private schools are not included.

Limitations: Instructional salary data includes classroom teachers and some instructional aides depending on district reporting practices. Salary figures may differ from collectively-bargained salary schedules.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Scarborough Public Schools?

The estimated average teacher salary in Scarborough Public Schools is $138,188 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.

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

Scarborough Public Schools pays 33.8% more than the Maine state average of $103,262. The district's estimated average is $138,188.

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

Scarborough Public Schools pays 67.9% above the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $138,188.

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

Scarborough Public Schools spends approximately $20,801 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes 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 the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022. Salary figures are estimates derived from instructional expenditure data (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.

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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