Average Teacher Salary in Portland Public Schools
The average teacher salary in Portland Public Schools is $41,788.
| Grade Level | Average | 10th percentile | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-school | $28,030 | $19,650 | $22,260 | $27,170 | $32,470 | $37,610 |
| Kindergarten | $46,020 | $32,450 | $36,560 | $46,030 | $55,760 | $62,020 |
| Elementary | $45,050 | $31,520 | $36,820 | $45,260 | $53,080 | $59,710 |
| Middle school | $45,240 | $30,540 | $36,300 | $45,340 | $54,200 | $61,590 |
| High school | $44,600 | $30,790 | $36,510 | $44,360 | $52,920 | $60,250 |
How to Become a Teacher in Portland Public Schools
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General Facts
- Staff: 1,545
- Full time teachers: 604
- Pupil to teacher ratio: 10 to 1
- Teacher assistants (instructional aides): 240
- Instructional Coordinators: 16
- Elementary Teachers: 374
- Kindergarten Teachers: 30
- Pre-K Teachers: 1
- High School Teachers: 200
- Pre-K to 12 Students: 6,964
Financial Statistics for Portland Public Schools
Revenue
- Revenue from local sources: $66,582,000
- Revenue from state sources: $23,594,000
- Revenue from federal sources: $10,142,000
- Total revenue: $100,318,000
Expenses
- Expenditures on instruction: $61,703,000
- Expenditures on teacher salary: $61,747,000
- Expenditures on teacher benefits: $23,382,000
- Expenditures per student: $2,868,000
- Total expenditures: $99,024,000
Breakdown of Teacher Salary Expenses
- Teacher salary expenses on regular education: $29,880,000
- Teacher salary expenses on special education: $9,214,000
- Teacher salary expenses on vocational education: $1,269,000
Information on Schools within Portland Public Schools
Elementary Schools within the Portland Public Schools
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cliff Island School
4 Church St (c/o Peaks Is Sch)
Peaks Island, ME 4108 207-766-2885
|
|
5 to 1 | 1 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
East End Community School
195 North St
Portland, ME 4101 207-874-8228
|
|
11 to 1 | 39 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Fred P Hall School
23 Orono Rd
Portland, ME 4101 207-874-8205
|
|
12 to 1 | 37 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Harrison Lyseth Elementary School
175 Auburn St
Portland, ME 4103 207-874-8215
|
|
14 to 1 | 37 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Howard C Reiche Community School
166 Brackett St
Portland, ME 4102 207-874-8175
|
|
10 to 1 | 30 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Longfellow School-portland
432 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 4103 207-874-8195
|
|
14 to 1 | 26 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Nathan Clifford School
180 Falmouth St
Portland, ME 4101 207-874-8180
|
|
13 to 1 | 22 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Peaks Island School
4 Church St
Peaks Island, ME 4108 207-766-2528
|
|
7 to 1 | 7 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Presumpscot School
69 Presumpscot St
Portland, ME 4103 207-874-8220
|
|
15 to 1 | 19 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Riverton School
1600 Forest Ave
Portland, ME 4101 207-874-8210
|
|
13 to 1 | 36 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
Middle Schools within the Portland Public Schools
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
King Middle School
92 Deering Ave
Portland, ME 4102 207-874-8140
|
|
9 to 1 | 56 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
|
Lincoln Middle School
522 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 4103 207-874-8145
|
|
10 to 1 | 46 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
|
Lyman Moore Middle School
171 Auburn St
Portland, ME 4103 207-874-8150
|
|
11 to 1 | 48 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
High Schools within the Portland Public Schools
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Casco Bay High School
196 Allen Ave
Portland, ME 4103 207-874-8160
|
|
12 to 1 | 20 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
Deering High School
370 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 4103 207-874-8260
|
|
14 to 1 | 82 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
Portland High School
284 Cumberland Ave
Portland, ME 4101 207-874-8250
|
|
13 to 1 | 73 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
General District Statistics
- Per capita income: $22,698
- Median family income: $48,763
- Median male income: $25,238
- Median female income: $20,725
- Median income of a renter: $26,068
- Median income of a home owner: $52,376
- Number of Households making:
10 - 25k 25 - 40k 40 - 60k 60 - 100k 100k+ 2,905 2,550 3,015 3,675 1,520
