MSAD 11 Spending in Context: A Closer Look at 2024–2025 Per-Pupil Costs
MSAD 11 is committed to providing transparency around school funding and how resources are allocated to support students. The information below offers context for understanding the district’s current per-pupil expenditures.
The chart compares per-pupil costs among neighboring school districts.
Based on statewide data, MSAD 11’s per-pupil spending is lower than approximately 76% of districts in Maine and higher than about 24%, placing it below the state average.
In the area of system administration (Superintendent’s Office), MSAD 11 spends more than approximately 16% of districts and less than about 84%, indicating that administrative costs are also below the state average.
As shown in the chart, MSAD 11 has the lowest per-pupil expenditure among the neighboring districts displayed, at $16,101, which is below the state average of $19,804.
Overall, this information reflects MSAD 11’s approach to managing resources in a way that supports student learning while maintaining awareness of overall costs. The district will continue to review expenditures carefully as part of ongoing planning and budgeting efforts.