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School district · Maine · LEAID 2312330

South Portland Public Schools

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $71,428 for South Portland Public Schools - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$71,428
Est. avg teacher salary
$16,890
Per-pupil spending
2,890
Students enrolled
42nd
Pct. in ME
$71,428

South Portland Public Schools (Maine) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $71,428, materially below the Maine average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,890 students.

  • 42nd percentile for Maine
  • 44th percentile nationally
  • 38% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • -8.7% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$71,428

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,890

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,890 students

Salary vs State Average 92.9%

7.1% below Maine average

Nationally, South Portland Public Schools's estimated average out-pays 44% 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.)

South Portland Public Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$71,428 Top 56% higher than 44% 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. This district $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 South Portland Public Schools

South Portland Public Schools is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Maine, serving 2,890 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $16,890. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $71,428, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2312330 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Maine statewide average of $76,891, teacher pay in South Portland Public Schools runs materially below the state benchmark, a 7.1% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (16.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in Maine, it pays more than 42% of them.

South Portland Public Schools's budget totals $48.8M in expenditure against $59.5M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 38% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $11.6M, special-education teacher pay is $2.2M.

How does South Portland 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.

South Portland Public Schools $71,428
Portland Public Schools $90,149
Maine avg $76,891
National avg $85,759

South Portland Public Schools pays -20.8% less than Portland Public Schools · per-pupil $16,890 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 South Portland Public Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$59.5M
Total Revenue
$48.8M
Total Expenditure
$18.6M
Instruction Salaries
38% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$11.6M
Regular Program
$2.2M
Special Education
$1.0M
Other Programs

Other Maine Districts

RSU 15/MSAD 15
$78,505
1,802 students
RSU 10
$77,144
1,802 students
RSU 01 - Lkrsu
$85,419
1,800 students
RSU 16
$66,917
1,708 students
RSU 79/MSAD 01
$72,438
1,687 students
Waterville Public Schools
$75,558
1,655 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in South Portland Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in South Portland Public Schools is $71,428 (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 South Portland Public Schools teacher pay compare to the Maine average?

South Portland Public Schools pays 7.1% less than the Maine state average of $76,891. The district's average is $71,428.

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

South Portland Public Schools pays 16.7% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $71,428.

What is the per-pupil spending in South Portland Public Schools?

Per-pupil spending in South Portland Public Schools runs approximately $16,890 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in South Portland Public Schools?

South Portland Public Schools has 2,890 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 38% of South Portland Public Schools's total expenditure of $48.8M (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. South Portland 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.