GORHAM SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Teacher Salary and Benefits
GORHAM SCHOOL DEPARTMENT has more than 3,000 students and 200 teachers. The tables below provide school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Maine, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Maine Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below details average salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Maine. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $57,810 | $45,350 - $79,290 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,930 | $46,570 - $92,100 |
| Middle School Teacher | $66,830 | $47,640 - $80,650 |
| High School Teacher | $66,820 | $47,520 - $83,450 |
| PE Teacher | $58,490 | $31,270 - $102,780 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Maine, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below lists average salary ranges for special education teachers in Maine.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $64,220 | $45,620 - $79,390 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Maine, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of Maine below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $105,550 | $79,850 - $128,750 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $61,230 | $45,300 - $82,460 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Maine, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by GORHAM SCHOOL DEPARTMENT is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Maine | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $24,012 | $18,326 |
| Administrators | $20,746 | $16,306 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
GORHAM SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by GORHAM SCHOOL DEPARTMENT. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by GORHAM SCHOOL DEPARTMENT per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 191 | 191 | 192 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 122 | 122 | 124 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 64 | 62 | 61 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 19 | 64 | 70 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for GORHAM SCHOOL DEPARTMENT are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 116 | 116 | 119 |
| District Support Staff | - | 13 | 14 |
| School Administrators | 20 | 10 | 10 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | - | 15 | 13 |
| Student Support Staff | 18 | 21 | 21 |
| Other Support Staff | 29 | 54 | 57 |
GORHAM SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, GORHAM SCHOOL DEPARTMENT manages 5 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- WESTBROOK SCHOOL DEPARTMENT (6 Schools)
- Maine's RSU 06/MSAD (8 Schools)
- Portland Public Schools (17 Schools)
- SOUTH PORTLAND SCHOOL DEPARTMENT (8 Schools)
- SCARBOROUGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT (6 Schools)
GORHAM SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorham High School 41 Morrill Ave Gorham ME 04038 (207) 222-1100 | 9-12 | 62 | 845 |
| Gorham Middle School 106 Weeks Rd Gorham ME 04038 (207) 222-1220 | 6-8 | 47 | 642 |
| Great Falls Elementary School 73 Justice Way Gorham ME 04038 (207) 222-1050 | KG-5 | 35 | 502 |
| Narragansett Elementary School 284 Main St Gorham ME 04038 (207) 222-1250 | KG-5 | 19 | 248 |
| Village Elementary School (gorham) 12 Robie St Gorham ME 04038 (207) 222-1300 | KG-5 | 30 | 421 |