LEWISTON SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Teacher Salary and Benefits
LEWISTON SCHOOL DEPARTMENT has more than 5,000 students and 400 teachers. The tables below detail 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, this table lists average salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $45,350 | $36,170-$60,110 |
| 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 details average salary ranges for special education teachers in Maine.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $45,350 | $36,170-$60,110 |
| 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
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff for the state of Maine below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $60,990 | $42,870-$77,000 |
| 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 LEWISTON SCHOOL DEPARTMENT is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Maine | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $17,460 | $18,317 |
| Administrators | $15,830 | $16,306 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
LEWISTON SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by LEWISTON 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 LEWISTON SCHOOL DEPARTMENT per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 381 | 426 | 423 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 22 | 21 | 21 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 228 | 271 | 272 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 126 | 128 | 124 |
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 | 393 | 214 | 207 |
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 LEWISTON SCHOOL DEPARTMENT are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 237 | 237 | 234 |
| District Support Staff | - | 18 | 19 |
| School Administrators | 34 | 28 | 16 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | - | 31 | 31 |
| Student Support Staff | 69 | 49 | 56 |
| Other Support Staff | 222 | 105 | 103 |
| Guidance Counselors | 31 | 16 | 17 |
| Other School Counselors | 31 | 16 | 17 |
LEWISTON SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, LEWISTON SCHOOL DEPARTMENT oversees 9 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- AUBURN SCHOOL DEPARTMENT (8 Schools)
- LISBON SCHOOL DEPARTMENT (3 Schools)
- RSU 16 SCHOOL DISTRICT (5 Schools)
- RSU 04 SCHOOL DISTRICT (5 Schools)
- RSU 52 - MSAD 52 (6 Schools)
LEWISTON SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farwell Elementary School 84110 Farwell St Lewiston ME 04240 (207) 795-4110 | KG-6 | 33 | 365 |
| Governor James B Longley Elementary School 145 Birch St Lewiston ME 04240 (207) 795-4120 | PK-6 | 37 | 379 |
| Lewiston High School 156 East Ave Lewiston ME 04240 (207) 795-4190 | 9-12 | 103 | 1,362 |
| Lewiston Middle School 75 Central Ave Lewiston ME 04240 (207) 795-4180 | 7-8 | 67 | 711 |
| Martel School 880 Lisbon St Lewiston ME 04240 (207) 795-4130 | KG-6 | 21 | 333 |
| Montello School 407 East Ave Lewiston ME 04240 (207) 795-4150 | PK-6 | 55 | 694 |
| Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School 601 College St Lewiston ME 04240 (207) 795-4160 | PK-6 | 44 | 749 |
| Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary School 151 North Temple St Lewiston ME 04240 (207) 795-4140 | PK-6 | 44 | 653 |