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Waterville Public Schools

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Waterville Public Schools pays an estimated average teacher salary of $75,558, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$75,558
Est. avg teacher salary
$19,811
Per-pupil spending
1,655
Students enrolled
61st
Pct. in ME
$75,558

Waterville Public Schools (Maine) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $75,558, slightly below the Maine average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,655 students.

  • 61st percentile for Maine
  • 53rd percentile nationally
  • 34% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +16.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$75,558

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,811

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,655 students

Salary vs State Average 98.3%

1.7% below Maine average

Nationally, Waterville Public Schools's estimated average out-pays 53% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$75,558 Top 47% higher than 53% 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. Waterville 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 Waterville Public Schools

Waterville Public Schools is a small school district in Maine, serving 1,655 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $19,811. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $75,558, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2313350 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Maine statewide average of $76,891, teacher pay in Waterville Public Schools runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 1.7% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (11.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in Maine, it pays more than 61% of them.

Waterville Public Schools's budget totals $32.8M in expenditure against $34.1M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 34% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $5.9M, special-education teacher pay is $1.3M.

How does Waterville 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.

Waterville Public Schools $75,558
Portland Public Schools $90,149
Maine avg $76,891
National avg $85,759

Waterville Public Schools pays -16.2% less than Portland Public Schools · per-pupil $19,811 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 Waterville Public Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$34.1M
Total Revenue
$32.8M
Total Expenditure
$11.1M
Instruction Salaries
34% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$5.9M
Regular Program
$1.3M
Special Education
$0.8M
Vocational
$0.5M
Other Programs

Other Maine Districts

RSU 54/MSAD 54
$72,049
2,240 students
RSU 25
$63,578
1,067 students
RSU 22
$80,294
2,253 students
RSU 03/MSAD 03
$57,470
1,056 students
RSU 09
$63,604
2,255 students
RSU 64/MSAD 64
$65,923
1,049 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Waterville Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Waterville Public Schools is $75,558 (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 Waterville Public Schools teacher pay compare to the Maine average?

Waterville Public Schools pays 1.7% less than the Maine state average of $76,891. The district's average is $75,558.

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

Waterville Public Schools pays 11.9% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $75,558.

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

NCES FY2022 data puts Waterville Public Schools's per-student spending at approximately $19,811 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Waterville Public Schools?

Waterville Public Schools has 1,655 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 34% of Waterville Public Schools's total expenditure of $32.8M (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. Waterville 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.