U.S. Public Education Spending Statistics [2026]: per Pupil + Total

Report Highlights. Public education spending in the U.S. falls short of global benchmarks and lags behind economic growth.

Per pupil public K-12 spending averaged $16,526 in FY 2023.
K-12 public schools spent $981.57 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2024.
American spending on public education represents 12.7% of all public spending, falling short of UNESCO’s 15.0% standard.
U.S. public education spending represents 1.12% of its GDP; UNESCO’s minimum is 4.00%.
The federal government provides 12.7% of funding for public K-12 education.
District of Columbia K-12 schools spend the most per student ($31,629 in FY 2023) while Idaho spends the least ($10,247).

National Map: Public K-12 Total Expenditure per Student, FY2023

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Public Education Spending Statistics

Public education spending at the national level serves over 60 million students. It is normal for spending totals to undercut public funding totals

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) appropriated $180.0 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in FY2024.
The ED estimates $159.5 billion total appropriations for education for FY2026.
According to estimates, public funds to K-12 and postsecondary education will decline 11.38% between 2024 and 2026.

Line graph: Nationwide Public K-12 Spending Per Pupil Per Year

Public K-12 Education Spending

K-12 education spending in the U.S. is equivalent to 3.36% of taxpayer income.

Current spending in K-12 schools represents 86.30% of total expenditures*.
Federal dollars represent 15.18% of K-12 education spending.
Funding for K-12 education represents 0.85% of the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP).
K-12 public schools nationwide received $120.315 billion in FY 2023 from the federal government.
Federal funding for K-12 students averaged $2,508 per pupil in FY 2023.
States contribute a total of $422.758 billion to K-12 public education ($8,813 per student) in FY 2023.
Local governments contributed $403.427 billion ($8,410 per student) to K-12 education for FY 2023.

*Total expenditures include earmarked funds, such as allocations for building maintenance and infrastructure.

National Map: Public K-12 Spending as a Share of State Taxpayer Income, FY2023

Public College Education Spending

Tuition provides 16.3% of postsecondary education funding.

Student loans represent 50.87% of ED appropriations.
At the postsecondary level, public colleges and universities spent $36,101 per pupil in 2024-25.
27.1% of spending at public universities pays for instruction.
In 2021, the Office of Federal Student Aid distributed $29.098 million to American college students, including grants, loans, and work-study.

Line graph: U.S. Departmnet of Education Total Annual Public Education Budget

U.S. and World Education Spending

In the United States, education spending falls short of benchmarks set by international organizations such as UNESCO, of which the U.S. is a member.

Schools in the United States spend an average of $20,387 per pupil, which is the 3rd -highest amount per pupil (after adjusting to local currency values) among the 40 other developed nations in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
In terms of a percentage of its gross domestic product (GDP), the United States ranks 5th among OECD members in spending on elementary education.
In terms of early childhood education, the United States is one of seven (8) countries that do not report any educational spending.
Luxembourg spends US $30,115 per pupil, which is more than any of the other OECD nations spend on education.
Oceania nations, such as Australia and Marshall Islands, spend the highest amount on education in terms of a percentage of GDP.
At 5.59%, the United States spends a larger percentage of its GDP on education than several other North American and European nations, which average 4.61% of GDP in educational spending.

Snapshot: Global Educational Spending Per Pupil
Country	Elementary Schools	Secondary Schools
Luxembourg	$25,584	$29,988
Korea	$14,873	$19,360
Slovenia	$12,170	$11,964
France	$10,554	$15,463
Spain	$10,181	$12,542
New Zealand	$8,967	$10,690
Colombia	$4,364	$4,335
Mexico	$2,933	$3,242

Department of Education Spending

While the U.S. Department of Education is responsible for most federal budget administration, not all funding goes to public institutions. For example, college students may apply for federal loans to attend private universities.

U.S. Department of Education 2024 Budget in Millions
State	Total Budget	Direct Student Loans
Alabama	$2,866.48	$1,526.12
Alaska	$426.36	$60.31
Arizona	$6,716.04	$3,844.44
Arkansas	$1,467.94	$686.77
California	$19,701.13	$8,854.55
Colorado	$3,092.33	$1,806.75
Connecticut	$2,180.38	$1,244.52
Delaware	$503.58	$248.95
District of Columbia	$1,888.82	$1,462.41
Florida	$10,104.82	$4,836.90
Georgia	$5,405.03	$2,599.57
Hawaii	$500.48	$193.92
Idaho	$730.48	$282.94
Illinois	$7,514.58	$4,036.74
Indiana	$3,497.89	$1,905.55
Iowa	$1,703.16	$1,024.71
Kansas	$1,452.06	$724.01
Kentucky	$2,609.96	$1,363.48
Louisiana	$2,914.63	$1,445.15
Maine	$737.69	$395.03
Maryland	$2,708.83	$1,327.61
Massachusetts	$4,107.66	$2,640.76
Michigan	$4,775.90	$2,301.44
Minnesota	$3,948.58	$2,669.25
Mississippi	$1,693.30	$759.93
Missouri	$3,093.75	$1,715.35
Montana	$505.06	$185.56
Nebraska	$1,160.46	$658.29
Nevada	$1,001.79	$393.64
New Hampshire	$1,951.70	$1,138.06
New Jersey	$3,817.12	$1,638.77
New Mexico	$933.79	$236.45
New York	$12,087.25	$6,463.10
North Carolina	$4,720.18	$2,148.64
North Dakota	$451.90	$202.73
Ohio	$5,563.95	$2,898.07
Oklahoma	$2,017.39	$925.51
Oregon	$1,855.19	$978.76
Pennsylvania	$7,552.27	$4,698.04
Rhode Island	$746.06	$433.19
South Carolina	$2,419.65	$1,204.11
South Dakota	$533.42	$210.59
Tennessee	$3,595.99	$1,976.52
Texas	$13,509.50	$5,213.89
Utah	$2,728.52	$1,472.30
Vermont	$417.89	$222.86
Virginia	$4,962.27	$3,022.01
Washington	$2,565.71	$1,118.32
West Virginia	$1,110.80	$529.55
Wisconsin	$2,394.88	$1,202.65
Wyoming	$281.36	$77.06

Public Education Spending by State

Education spending refers to the money spent by public schools. This may include teacher and administrator salaries, supplies, building maintenance, field trips, etc. These numbers refer to how much money has a direct impact on public school students.

District of Columbia spends the most per pupil on K-12 school administration ($1,708).
New Hampshire spends the second-most per K-12 pupil on school administration ($794), which represents less than half (46.5%) of what D.C. schools spend.
Vermont spends the second most on K-12 education in terms of a percentage of local taxpayer income (5.24%).

K-12 Education Total Public Spending for AY 2024-25
State	K-12 Spending	Postsecondary Spending
Alabama	$10,299,051	$11,875,164
Alaska	$2,823,219	$748,298
Arizona	$10,901,568	$8,429,519
Arkansas	$6,391,997	$4,928,735
California	$109,219,533	$81,311,157
Colorado	$13,492,171	$8,377,526
Connecticut	$13,038,631	$5,498,671
Delaware	$2,753,108	$1,343,996
District of Columbia	$1,743,377	$185,347
Florida	$36,880,977	$16,355,605
Georgia	$27,061,044	$10,471,896
Hawaii	$4,068,232	$1,982,058
Idaho	$3,176,912	$1,422,212
Illinois	$40,235,418	$16,503,183
Indiana	$13,537,077	$7,778,502
Iowa	$7,342,596	$7,363,455
Kansas	$7,677,683	$4,206,224
Kentucky	$9,683,649	$7,032,134
Louisiana	$9,940,169	$5,832,661
Maine	$3,530,603	$931,711
Maryland	$18,024,158	$7,863,883
Massachusetts	$22,891,489	$5,368,095
Michigan	$22,816,848	$14,792,230
Minnesota	$14,239,292	$5,656,933
Mississippi	$5,604,484	$5,144,999
Missouri	$12,609,561	$5,405,851
Montana	$2,114,564	$1,362,014
Nebraska	$5,314,404	$2,806,288
Nevada	$5,268,883	$1,951,522
New Hampshire	$3,617,274	$1,203,818
New Jersey	$39,103,523	$8,784,054
New Mexico	$5,177,019	$13,242,440
New York	$80,928,685	$19,860,474
North Carolina	$18,222,586	$12,612,302
North Dakota	$2,054,456	$1,537,455
Ohio	$27,145,110	$10,820,230
Oklahoma	$7,911,566	$4,536,932
Oregon	$10,440,262	$9,076,335
Pennsylvania	$35,890,232	$16,175,438
Rhode Island	$2,935,214	$928,632
South Carolina	$11,178,130	$5,885,417
South Dakota	$1,837,793	$896,588
Tennessee	$13,035,402	$5,384,132
Texas	$64,121,593	$45,717,627
Utah	$6,989,218	$10,456,049
Vermont	$2,468,229	$916,819
Virginia	$21,613,081	$12,375,366
Washington	$20,321,009	$11,272,276
West Virginia	$3,902,777	$1,993,794
Wisconsin	$13,107,240	$6,200,304
Wyoming	$1,871,145	$988,896

Alabama K-12 Public Education Financing FY2024
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$13,598	6.18%
Total expenditure, incl. capital outlay	$16,400	7.74%
All public funding	$17,345	4.01%
Federal funding	$2,794	19.38%
State funding	$9,105	7.83%
Local funding	$5,446	7.62%

Public Education Spending in Alabama

Alabama K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is on par with the national average.

K-12 education spending in Alabama is equivalent to 3.48% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Alabama K-12 schools represents 86.23% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Alabama ranks 40th in K-12 education funding and 39th in spending.
At the postsecondary level, Alabama public colleges and universities spent $54,928 per pupil in 2024-25.
31.03% of Alabama public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Federal dollars represent 20.11% of Alabama’s K-12 education spending.
Funding for Alabama K-12 education represents 0.99% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $2.866 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in Alabama in FY2024.
College student loans represent 53.24% of Department of Ed funds to Alabama.

Alaska K-12 Public Education Financing FY2023
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$20,340	2.55%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$22,267	2.87%
All public funding	$21,678	2.42%
Federal funding	$4,734	9.33%
State funding	$12,031	0.01%
Local funding	$4,913	3.28%

Public Education Spending in Alaska

Alaska K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is much higher than the national average.

K-12 education spending in Alaska is equivalent to 5.00% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Alaska K-12 schools represents 91.35% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Alaska ranks 16th in K-12 education funding and 10th in spending.
Federal funding represents 23.27% of Alaska’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, Alaska public colleges and universities spent $44,226 per pupil.
63.09% of Alaska public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for Alaska K-12 education represents 1.04% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $426.4 million for K-12 and postsecondary education in Alaska in FY2024.
College student loans represent 14.15% of Department of Ed funds to Alaska.

Arizona K-12 Public Education Financing FY2024
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$12,003	6.83%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$14,757	7.53%
All public funding	$15,661	3.50%
Federal funding	$2,828	16.82%
State funding	$7,406	11.58%
Local funding	$5,428	3.71%

Public Education Spending in Arizona

Arizona K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is much lower than the national average.

K-12 education spending in Arizona is equivalent to 2.19% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Arizona K-12 schools represents 83.48% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Arizona ranks 46th in K-12 education funding and 48th in spending.
At the postsecondary level, Arizona public colleges and universities spend $26,087 per pupil.
18.87% of Arizona public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Federal funding represents 23.63% of Arizona’s K-12 education spending.
Funding for Arizona K-12 education represents 0.61% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $6.716 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in Arizona in FY2024.
College student loans represent 57.24% of Department of Ed funds to Arizona.

Arkansas K-12 Public Education Financing FY2024
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$13,873	5.96%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$16,400	6.01%
All public funding	$15,877	3.53%
Federal funding	$2,327	13.00%
State funding	$11,009	4.73%
Local funding	$2,541	8.85%

Public Education Spending in Arkansas

Arkansas K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is much lower than the national average in 2024.

K-12 education spending in Arkansas is equivalent to 3.49% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Arkansas K-12 schools represents 85.07% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Arkansas ranks 42nd in K-12 education funding and 40th in spending.
At the postsecondary level, Arkansas public colleges and universities spend $44,486 per pupil.
18.87% of Arkansas public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for Arkansas K-12 education represents 0.97% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $1.468 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in Arkansas in FY2024.
College student loans represent 46.78% of Department of Ed funds to Arkansas.

California K-12 Public Education Financing FY2024
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$20,233	7.59%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$24,231	8.20%
All public funding	$25,695	4.10%
Federal funding	$3,046	16.70%
State funding	$13,462	7.62%
Local funding	$9,187	9.56%

Public Education Spending in California

California K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is a little above the national average.

K-12 education spending in California is equivalent to 3.21% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at California K-12 schools represents 85.46% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, California ranks 6th in K-12 education funding and 16th in spending.
Funding for California K-12 education represents 0.84% of the state’s GDP.
Federal funding represents 14.71% of California’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, California public colleges and universities spend $43,484 per pupil.
19.85% of California public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $19.701 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in California in FY2024.
College student loans represent 44.94% of Department of Ed funds to California.

Colorado K-12 Public Education Financing FY2024
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$15,897	7.58%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$19,431	7.15%
All public funding	$19,739	3.14%
Federal funding	$1,659	15.90%
State funding	$7,268	4.42%
Local funding	$10,812	9.17%

Public Education Spending in Colorado

Colorado K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is well below the national average.

K-12 education spending in Colorado is equivalent to 2.73% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Colorado K-12 schools represents 82.59% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Colorado ranks 28th in K-12 education funding and 28th in spending.
Federal funding represents 10.34% of Colorado’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, Colorado public colleges and universities spend $34,394 per pupil.
33.47% of Colorado public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for Colorado K-12 education represents 0.74% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $3.092 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in Colorado in FY2024.
College student loans represent 58.43% of Department of Ed funds to Colorado.

Connecticut K-12 Public Education Financing FY2023
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$25,801	4.16%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$27,055	4.17%
All public funding	$27,907	4.40%
Federal funding	$2,297	19.54%
State funding	$9,776	2.70%
Local funding	$15,834	4.02%

Public Education Spending in Connecticut

Connecticut K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is higher than the national average.

K-12 education spending in Connecticut is equivalent to 3.75% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Connecticut K-12 schools represents 92.70% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Connecticut ranks 4th in K-12 education funding and 5th in spending.
Federal funding represents 9.16% of Connecticut’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, Connecticut public colleges and universities spend $67,320 per pupil.
37.97% of Connecticut public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for Connecticut K-12 education represents 1.00% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $2.180 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in Connecticut in FY2024.
College student loans represent 57.08% of Department of Ed funds to Connecticut.

Delaware K-12 Public Education Financing FY2024
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$22,201	6.35%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$24,256	6.28%
All public funding	$23,540	4.47%
Federal funding	$2,529	17.01%
State funding	$13,422	3.26%
Local funding	$7,488	7.69%

Public Education Spending in Delaware

Delaware K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is higher than the national average.

K-12 education spending in Delaware is equivalent to 3.85% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Delaware K-12 schools represents 91.98% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Delaware ranks 13th in K-12 education funding and 8th in spending.
Federal funding represents 11.34% of Delaware’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, Delaware public colleges and universities spend $33,676 per pupil.
53.48% of Delaware public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for Delaware K-12 education represents 0.65% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $503.6 million for K-12 and postsecondary education in Delaware in FY2024.
College student loans represent 49.44% of Department of Ed funds to Delaware.

District of Columbia K-12 Public Education Financing FY2023
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$31,629	6.80%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$37,326	4.75%
All public funding	$36,140	4.61%
Federal funding	$3,933	8.61%
State funding	NA	NA
Local funding	$32,208	4.18%

Public Education Spending in D.C.

District of Columbia K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is well below the national average.

K-12 education spending in D.C. is equivalent to 2.25% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at D.C. K-12 schools represents 84.74% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, D.C. ranks 1st in K-12 education funding and 1st in spending.
Federal funding represents 12.43% of D.C.’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, D.C. public colleges and universities spend $63,400 per pupil.
40.00% of D.C. public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for D.C. K-12 education represents 0.27% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $1.889 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in D.C. in FY2024.
College student loans represent 77.42% of Department of Ed funds to D.C.

Florida K-12 Public Education Financing FY2024
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$12,689	5.64%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$15,298	7.29%
All public funding	$15,684	2.94%
Federal funding	$2,392	14.85%
State funding	$4,595	1.67%
Local funding	$8,696	9.40%

Public Education Spending in Florida

Florida K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is the lowest nationwide.

K-12 education spending in Florida is equivalent to 2.16% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Florida K-12 schools represents 87.68% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Florida ranks 47th in K-12 education funding and 46th in spending.
Federal funding represents 20.29% of Florida’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, Florida public colleges and universities spend $24,157 per pupil.
39.80% of Florida public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for Florida K-12 education represents 0.64% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $10.105 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in Florida in FY2024.
College student loans represent 47.87% of Department of Ed funds to Florida.

Georgia K-12 Public Education Financing FY2024
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$15,833	7.12%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$18,212	7.67%
All public funding	$18,593	4.19%
Federal funding	$2,227	15.70%
State funding	$7,321	4.86%
Local funding	$9,045	8.38%

Public Education Spending in Georgia

Georgia K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is higher than the national average.

K-12 education spending in Georgia is equivalent to 3.84% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Georgia K-12 schools represents 87.14% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Georgia ranks 33rd in K-12 education funding and 33rd in spending.
Federal funding represents 14.04% of Georgia’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, Georgia public colleges and universities spend $23,764 per pupil.
42.54% of Georgia public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for Georgia K-12 education represents 0.90% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $5.405 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in Georgia in FY2024.
College student loans represent 48.10% of Department of Ed funds to Georgia.

Hawaii K-12 Public Education Financing FY2024
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$23,878	8.16%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$26,053	8.14%
All public funding	$26,135	6.87%
Federal funding	$3,199	14.32%
State funding	$22,567	8.32%
Local funding	$370	0.54%

Public Education Spending in Hawaii

Hawaii K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is a little higher than the national average.

K-12 education spending in Hawaii is equivalent to 3.96% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Hawaii K-12 schools represents 92.23% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Hawaii ranks X0th in K-12 education funding and X9th in spending.
Federal funding represents 13.31% of Hawaii’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, Hawaii public colleges and universities spend $43,052 per pupil.
36.12% of Hawaii public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for Hawaii K-12 education represents 0.94% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $500.5 million for K-12 and postsecondary education in Hawaii in FY2024.
College student loans represent 38.75% of Department of Ed funds to Hawaii.

Idaho K-12 Public Education Financing FY2024
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$11,056	6.72%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$12,055	6.38%
All public funding	$13,093	3.58%
Federal funding	$1,550	12.19%
State funding	$8,914	8.14%
Local funding	$2,630	2.06%

Public Education Spending in Idaho

Idaho K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is well below the national average.

K-12 education spending in Idaho is equivalent to 2.55% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Idaho K-12 schools represents 92.24% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Idaho ranks 51st in K-12 education funding and 51st in spending.
Federal funding represents 13.93% of Idaho’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, Idaho public colleges and universities spend $21,063 per pupil.
54.92% of Idaho public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for Idaho K-12 education represents 0.72% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $730.5 million for K-12 and postsecondary education in Idaho in FY2024.
College student loans represent 38.73% of Department of Ed funds to Idaho.

Illinois K-12 Public Education Financing FY2023
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$20,253	5.15%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$23,153	5.55%
All public funding	$24,254	5.35%
Federal funding	$2,555	17.05%
State funding	$9,678	4.27%
Local funding	$12,021	4.44%

Public Education Spending in Illinois

Illinois K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is well above the national average.

K-12 education spending in Illinois is equivalent to 4.19% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Illinois K-12 schools represents 87.47% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Illinois ranks 8th in K-12 education funding and 11th in spending.
Federal funding represents 12.61% of Illinois’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, Illinois public colleges and universities spend $52,019 per pupil.
39.04% of Illinois public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for Illinois K-12 education represents 1.03% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $7.515 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in Illinois in FY2024.
College student loans represent 53.72% of Department of Ed funds to Illinois.

Indiana K-12 Public Education Financing FY2024
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$13,622	5.55%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$17,191	5.88%
All public funding	$17,360	1.00%
Federal funding	$1,983	15.70%
State funding	$9,701	3.88%
Local funding	$5,675	7.31%

Public Education Spending in Indiana

Indiana K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is below the national average.

K-12 education spending in Indiana is equivalent to 3.05% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Indiana K-12 schools represents 81.89% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Indiana ranks 37th in K-12 education funding and 38th in spending.
Federal funding represents 15.66% of Indiana’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, Indiana public colleges and universities spend $20,268 per pupil.
57.52% of Indiana public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for Indiana K-12 education represents 0.82% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $3.498 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in Indiana in FY2024.
College student loans represent 54.48% of Department of Ed funds to Indiana.

Iowa K-12 Public Education Financing FY2024
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$14,369	3.83%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$17,804	5.08%
All public funding	$17,387	0.47%
Federal funding	$1,596	10.48%
State funding	$8,847	3.61%
Local funding	$6,945	4.18%

Public Education Spending in Iowa

Iowa K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is a little above the national average.

K-12 education spending in Iowa is equivalent to 3.47% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Iowa K-12 schools represents 81.21% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Iowa ranks 34th in K-12 education funding and 35th in spending.
Federal funding represents 11.04% of Iowa’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, Iowa public colleges and universities spend $61,143 per pupil.
19.14% of Iowa public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for Iowa K-12 education represents 0.83% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $1.703 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in Iowa in FY2024.
College student loans represent 60.17% of Department of Ed funds to Iowa.

Kansas K-12 Public Education Financing FY2023
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$14,847	4.96%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$17,276	4.49%
All public funding	$17,393	5.40%
Federal funding	$2,341	17.28%
State funding	$10,687	4.16%
Local funding	$4,365	3.94%

Public Education Spending in Kansas

Kansas K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is above the national average.

K-12 education spending in Kansas is equivalent to 3.87% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Kansas K-12 schools represents 85.94% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Kansas ranks 30th in K-12 education funding and 29th in spending.
Federal funding represents 15.77% of Kansas’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, Kansas public colleges and universities spend $30,842 per pupil.
38.98% of Kansas public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for Kansas K-12 education represents 0.94% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $1.452 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in Kansas in FY2024.
College student loans represent 49.86% of Department of Ed funds to Kansas.

Kentucky K-12 Public Education Financing FY2024
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$14,596	5.27%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$17,622	6.63%
All public funding	$17,114	2.78%
Federal funding	$2,932	16.01%
State funding	$7,847	2.20%
Local funding	$6,335	8.10%

Public Education Spending in Kentucky

Kentucky K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is higher than the national average.

K-12 education spending in Kentucky is equivalent to 3.62% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Kentucky K-12 schools represents 86.30% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Kentucky ranks 31st in K-12 education funding and 31st in spending.
Federal funding represents 20.32% of Kentucky’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, Kentucky public colleges and universities spend $41,798 per pupil.
19.58% of Kentucky public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for Kentucky K-12 education represents 0.95% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $2.610 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in Kentucky in FY2024.
College student loans represent 52.24% of Department of Ed funds to Kentucky.

Louisiana K-12 Public Education Financing FY2023
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$14,645	5.04%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$16,303	5.23%
All public funding	$18,251	6.65%
Federal funding	$3,514	17.27%
State funding	$6,174	2.62%
Local funding	$8,563	6.60%

Public Education Spending in Louisiana

Louisiana K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is a little above the national average.

K-12 education spending in Louisiana is equivalent to 3.47% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Louisiana K-12 schools represents 89.83% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Louisiana ranks 25th in K-12 education funding and 30th in spending.
Federal funding represents 24.00% of Louisiana’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, Louisiana public colleges and universities spend $29,819 per pupil.
38.97% of Louisiana public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for Louisiana K-12 education represents 0.92% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $2.915 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in Louisiana in FY2024.
College student loans represent 49.58% of Department of Ed funds to Louisiana.

Maine K-12 Public Education Financing FY2024
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$19,962	6.44%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$22,080	6.62%
All public funding	$22,097	4.22%
Federal funding	$1,854	13.26%
State funding	$8,967	7.25%
Local funding	$11,276	4.80%

Public Education Spending in Maine

Maine K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is above the national average.

K-12 education spending in Maine is equivalent to 3.65% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Maine K-12 schools represents 93.88% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Maine ranks 19th in K-12 education funding and 17th in spending.
Federal funding represents 9.59% of Maine’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, Maine public colleges and universities spend $21,631 per pupil.
50.79% of Maine public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for Maine K-12 education represents 0.94% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $737.7 million for K-12 and postsecondary education in Maine in FY2024.
College student loans represent 53.55% of Department of Ed funds to Maine.

Maryland K-12 Public Education Financing FY2024
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$20,208	5.93%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$22,642	5.73%
All public funding	$24,140	2.47%
Federal funding	$2,246	17.33%
State funding	$10,576	6.80%
Local funding	$11,318	4.08%

Public Education Spending in Maryland

Maryland K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is above the national average.

K-12 education spending in Maryland is equivalent to 3.63% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Maryland K-12 schools represents 89.47% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Maryland ranks 14th in K-12 education funding and 15th in spending.
Federal funding represents 11.09% of Maryland’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, Maryland public colleges and universities spend $29,785 per pupil.
42.97% of Maryland public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for Maryland K-12 education represents 0.98% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $2.709 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in Maryland in FY2024.
College student loans represent 49.01% of Department of Ed funds to Maryland.

Massachusetts K-12 Public Education Financing FY2023
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$22,947	6.11%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$24,907	6.38%
All public funding	$22,934	3.78%
Federal funding	$1,856	17.24%
State funding	$9,851	6.34%
Local funding	$11,226	0.46%

Public Education Spending in Massachusetts

Massachusetts K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is on par with the national average.

K-12 education spending in Massachusetts is equivalent to 3.40% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Massachusetts K-12 schools represents 92.13% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Massachusetts ranks 12th in K-12 education funding and 6th in spending.
Federal funding represents 8.09% of Massachusetts’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, Massachusetts public colleges and universities spend $32,583 per pupil.
46.57% of Massachusetts public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for Massachusetts K-12 education represents 0.73% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $4.108 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in Massachusetts in FY2024.
College student loans represent 64.29% of Department of Ed funds to Massachusetts.

Michigan K-12 Public Education Financing FY2024
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$18,314	7.50%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$22,392	8.94%
All public funding	$23,222	4.00%
Federal funding	$2,530	16.05%
State funding	$13,161	8.66%
Local funding	$7,532	7.86%

Public Education Spending in Michigan

Michigan K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is above the national average.

K-12 education spending in Michigan is equivalent to 3.53% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Michigan K-12 schools represents 83.21% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Michigan ranks 17th in K-12 education funding and 19th in spending.
Federal funding represents 13.58% of Michigan’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, Michigan public colleges and universities spend $40,681 per pupil.
33.13% of Michigan public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for Michigan K-12 education represents 1.01% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $4.776 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in Michigan in FY2024.
College student loans represent 48.19% of Department of Ed funds to Michigan.

Minnesota K-12 Public Education Financing FY2024
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$17,098	5.02%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$21,591	5.71%
All public funding	$21,467	1.95%
Federal funding	$1,733	17.06%
State funding	$13,242	5.82%
Local funding	$6,492	6.42%

Public Education Spending in Minnesota

Minnesota K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is a little below the national average.

K-12 education spending in Minnesota is equivalent to 3.25% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Minnesota K-12 schools represents 83.06% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Minnesota ranks 24th in K-12 education funding and 22nd in spending.
Federal funding represents 9.66% of Minnesota’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, Minnesota public colleges and universities spend $26,616 per pupil.
42.82% of Minnesota public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for Minnesota K-12 education represents 0.84% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $3.949 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in Minnesota in FY2024.
College student loans represent 67.60% of Department of Ed funds to Minnesota.

Mississippi K-12 Public Education Financing FY2023
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$12,093	6.24%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$14,118	7.41%
All public funding	$14,418	7.33%
Federal funding	$3,371	19.30%
State funding	$6,487	4.91%
Local funding	$4,560	4.70%

Public Education Spending in Mississippi

Mississippi K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is higher than the national average.

K-12 education spending in Mississippi is equivalent to 3.62% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Mississippi K-12 schools represents 85.65% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Mississippi ranks 43rd in K-12 education funding and 44th in spending.
Federal funding represents 27.87% of Mississippi’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, Mississippi public colleges and universities spend $39,810 per pupil.
23.33% of Mississippi public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for Mississippi K-12 education represents 1.04% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $1.693 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in Mississippi in FY2024.
College student loans represent 44.88% of Department of Ed funds to Mississippi.

Missouri K-12 Public Education Financing FY2024
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$14,241	4.92%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$17,327	5.83%
All public funding	$17,627	1.85%
Federal funding	$2,004	14.69%
State funding	$6,159	2.55%
Local funding	$9,464	7.62%

Public Education Spending in Missouri

Missouri K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is below the national average.

K-12 education spending in Missouri is equivalent to 3.11% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Missouri K-12 schools represents 84.11% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Missouri ranks 36th in K-12 education funding and 37th in spending.
Federal funding represents 13.75% of Missouri’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, Missouri public colleges and universities spend $29,556 per pupil.
28.60% of Missouri public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for Missouri K-12 education represents 0.85% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $3.094 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in Missouri in FY2024.
College student loans represent 55.45% of Department of Ed funds to Missouri.

Montana K-12 Public Education Financing FY2024
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$13,656	2.59%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$15,418	1.25%
All public funding	$16,209	-0.07%
Federal funding	$2,891	10.33%
State funding	$6,322	1.63%
Local funding	$6,997	2.76%

Public Education Spending in Montana

Montana K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is well below the national average.

K-12 education spending in Montana is equivalent to 2.69% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Montana K-12 schools represents 89.05% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Montana ranks 38th in K-12 education funding and 36th in spending.
Federal funding represents 21.05% of Montana’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, Montana public colleges and universities spend $38,914 per pupil.
38.42% of Montana public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for Montana K-12 education represents 0.80% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $505.1 million for K-12 and postsecondary education in Montana in FY2024.
College student loans represent 36.74% of Department of Ed funds to Montana.

Nebraska K-12 Public Education Financing FY2024
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$16,147	4.85%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$18,618	4.88%
All public funding	$18,570	2.52%
Federal funding	$1,944	13.87%
State funding	$6,239	6.27%
Local funding	$10,386	3.76%

Public Education Spending in Nebraska

Nebraska K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is higher than the national average.

K-12 education spending in Nebraska is equivalent to 3.65% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Nebraska K-12 schools represents 86.80% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Nebraska ranks 32nd in K-12 education funding and 26th in spending.
Federal funding represents 12.03% of Nebraska’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, Nebraska public colleges and universities spend $30,596 per pupil.
35.44% of Nebraska public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for Nebraska K-12 education represents 0.81% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $1.160 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in Nebraska in FY2024.
College student loans represent 56.73% of Department of Ed funds to Nebraska.

Nevada K-12 Public Education Financing FY2023
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$11,673	4.66%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$13,666	4.46%
All public funding	$14,299	5.60%
Federal funding	$2,292	19.74%
State funding	$9,911	7.50%
Local funding	$2,096	-7.26%

Public Education Spending in Nevada

Nevada K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is well below the national average.

K-12 education spending in Nevada is equivalent to 2.32% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Nevada K-12 schools represents 85.41% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Nevada ranks 44th in K-12 education funding and 47th in spending.
Federal funding represents 19.63% of Nevada’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, Nevada public colleges and universities spend $19,187 per pupil.
48.56% of Nevada public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for Nevada K-12 education represents 0.60% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $1.002 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in Nevada in FY2024.
College student loans represent 39.29% of Department of Ed funds to Nevada.

New Hampshire K-12 Public Education Financing FY2024
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$22,978	5.64%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$25,229	5.90%
All public funding	$25,991	3.72%
Federal funding	$2,297	18.96%
State funding	$7,321	4.46%
Local funding	$16,373	5.90%

Public Education Spending in New Hampshire

New Hampshire K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is below the national average.

K-12 education spending in New Hampshire is equivalent to 3.09% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at New Hampshire K-12 schools represents 91.91% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, New Hampshire ranks 9th in K-12 education funding and 7th in spending.
Federal funding represents 9.44% of New Hampshire’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, New Hampshire public colleges and universities spend $41,676 per pupil.
51.48% of New Hampshire public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for New Hampshire K-12 education represents 0.85% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $1.952 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in New Hampshire in FY2024.
College student loans represent 58.31% of Department of Ed funds to New Hampshire.

New Jersey K-12 Public Education Financing FY2023
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$26,280	6.12%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$27,683	5.94%
All public funding	$28,364	6.07%
Federal funding	$2,066	19.13%
State funding	$12,802	7.83%
Local funding	$13,495	3.29%

Public Education Spending in New Jersey

New Jersey K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is far above the national average.

K-12 education spending in New Jersey is equivalent to 4.83% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at New Jersey K-12 schools represents 94.93% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, New Jersey ranks 3rd in K-12 education funding and 4th in spending.
Federal funding represents 7.86% of New Jersey’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, New Jersey public colleges and universities spend $33,207 per pupil.
48.40% of New Jersey public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for New Jersey K-12 education represents 1.24% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $3.817 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in New Jersey in FY2024.
College student loans represent 42.93% of Department of Ed funds to New Jersey.

New Mexico K-12 Public Education Financing FY2024
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$17,844	11.89%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$21,451	12.01%
All public funding	$23,530	7.59%
Federal funding	$4,643	23.68%
State funding	$14,961	12.52%
Local funding	$3,926	9.64%

Public Education Spending in New Mexico

New Mexico K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is much higher than the national average.

K-12 education spending in New Mexico is equivalent to 4.17% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at New Mexico K-12 schools represents 83.26% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, New Mexico ranks 22nd in K-12 education funding and 25th in spending.
Federal funding represents 25.99% of New Mexico’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, New Mexico public colleges and universities spend $63,352 per pupil.
10.59% of New Mexico public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for New Mexico K-12 education represents 1.16% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $933.8 million for K-12 and postsecondary education in New Mexico in FY2024.
College student loans represent 25.32% of Department of Ed funds to New Mexico.

New York K-12 Public Education Financing FY2023
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$30,012	4.53%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$33,626	4.60%
All public funding	$34,199	5.09%
Federal funding	$3,331	24.04%
State funding	$13,497	5.00%
Local funding	$17,371	3.02%

Public Education Spending in New York

New York K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is much higher than the national average.

K-12 education spending in New York is equivalent to 4.73% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at New York K-12 schools represents 89.25% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, New York ranks 2nd in K-12 education funding and 2nd in spending.
Federal funding represents 11.10% of New York’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, New York public colleges and universities spend $34,337 per pupil.
30.18% of New York public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for New York K-12 education represents 1.00% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $12.087 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in New York in FY2024.
College student loans represent 53.47% of Department of Ed funds to New York.

North Carolina K-12 Public Education Financing FY2024
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$12,995	5.68%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$14,782	6.15%
All public funding	$14,254	4.35%
Federal funding	$2,477	17.77%
State funding	$8,137	4.65%
Local funding	$8,031	4.46%

Public Education Spending in North Carolina

North Carolina K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is well below the national average.

K-12 education spending in North Carolina is equivalent to 2.51% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at North Carolina K-12 schools represents 88.25% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, North Carolina ranks 48th in K-12 education funding and 41st in spending.
Federal funding represents 18.99% of North Carolina’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, North Carolina public colleges and universities spend $29,100 per pupil.
36.26% of North Carolina public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for North Carolina K-12 education represents 0.59% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $4.720 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in North Carolina in FY2024.
College student loans represent 45.52% of Department of Ed funds to North Carolina.

North Dakota K-12 Public Education Financing FY2024
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$17,102	4.08%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$21,192	5.42%
All public funding	$20,937	1.02%
Federal funding	$3,224	13.60%
State funding	$9,681	1.72%
Local funding	$8,031	7.24%

Public Education Spending in North Dakota

North Dakota K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is above the national average.

K-12 education spending in North Dakota is equivalent to 3.59% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at North Dakota K-12 schools represents 81.45% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, North Dakota ranks 21st in K-12 education funding and 23rd in spending.
Federal funding represents 18.68% of North Dakota’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, North Dakota public colleges and universities spend $38,831 per pupil.
46.20% of North Dakota public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for North Dakota K-12 education represents 0.78% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $451.9 million for K-12 and postsecondary education in North Dakota in FY2024.
College student loans represent 44.86% of Department of Ed funds to North Dakota.

Ohio K-12 Public Education Financing FY2024
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$17,257	4.97%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$20,136	5.39%
All public funding	$20,342	3.28%
Federal funding	$2,393	18.78%
State funding	$7,042	4.03%
Local funding	$10,907	6.67%

Public Education Spending in Ohio

Ohio K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is above the national average.

K-12 education spending in Ohio is equivalent to 3.54% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Ohio K-12 schools represents 86.96% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Ohio ranks 23rd in K-12 education funding and 21st in spending.
Federal funding represents 13.67% of Ohio’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, Ohio public colleges and universities spend $19,853 per pupil.
31.44% of Ohio public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for Ohio K-12 education represents 0.85% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $5.564 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in Ohio in FY2024.
College student loans represent 52.09% of Department of Ed funds to Ohio.

Oklahoma K-12 Public Education Financing FY2024
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$12,162	5.46%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$14,158	5.95%
All public funding	$14,435	2.83%
Federal funding	$1,998	12.76%
State funding	$6,442	4.91%
Local funding	$5,995	6.32%

Public Education Spending in Oklahoma

Oklahoma K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is below the national average.

K-12 education spending in Oklahoma is equivalent to 3.03% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Oklahoma K-12 schools represents 86.34% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Oklahoma ranks 49th in K-12 education funding and 49th in spending.
Federal funding represents 16.34% of Oklahoma’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, Oklahoma public colleges and universities spend $29,846 per pupil.
33.92% of Oklahoma public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for Oklahoma K-12 education represents 0.89% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $2.017 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in Oklahoma in FY2024.
College student loans represent 45.88% of Department of Ed funds to Oklahoma.

Oregon K-12 Public Education Financing FY2023
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$17,161	7.56%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$20,879	7.82%
All public funding	$20,070	7.52%
Federal funding	$1,967	14.77%
State funding	$10,711	7.62%
Local funding	$7,393	5.85%

Public Education Spending in Oregon

Oregon K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is on par with the national average.

K-12 education spending in Oregon is equivalent to 3.44% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Oregon K-12 schools represents 82.19% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Oregon ranks 20th in K-12 education funding and 20th in spending.
Federal funding represents 11.46% of Oregon’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, Oregon public colleges and universities spend $59,648 per pupil.
22.22% of Oregon public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for Oregon K-12 education represents 0.92% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $1.855 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in Oregon in FY2024.
College student loans represent 52.76% of Department of Ed funds to Oregon.

Pennsylvania K-12 Public Education Financing FY2024
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$21,091	4.57%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$26,827	7.48%
All public funding	$27,596	2.11%
Federal funding	$2,784	17.77%
State funding	$10,354	7.54%
Local funding	$14,458	6.47%

Public Education Spending in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is well above the national average.

K-12 education spending in Pennsylvania is equivalent to 3.88% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Pennsylvania K-12 schools represents 88.80% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Pennsylvania ranks 11th in K-12 education funding and 13th in spending.
Federal funding represents 11.68% of Pennsylvania’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, Pennsylvania public colleges and universities spend $49,356 per pupil.
30.64% of Pennsylvania public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for Pennsylvania K-12 education represents 1.03% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $7.552 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in Pennsylvania in FY2024.
College student loans represent 62.21% of Department of Ed funds to Pennsylvania.

Rhode Island K-12 Public Education Financing FY2024
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$22,110	5.71%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$26,054	7.92%
All public funding	$25,426	4.76%
Federal funding	$3,228	2.85%
State funding	$10,235	7.44%
Local funding	$11,963	5.57%

Public Education Spending in Rhode Island

Rhode Island K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is above the national average.

K-12 education spending in Rhode Island is equivalent to 3.74% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Rhode Island K-12 schools represents 92.25% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Rhode Island ranks 10th in K-12 education funding and 9th in spending.
Federal funding represents 13.43% of Rhode Island’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, Rhode Island public colleges and universities spend $27,098 per pupil.
55.25% of Rhode Island public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for Rhode Island K-12 education represents 0.97% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $746.1 million for K-12 and postsecondary education in Rhode Island in FY2024.
College student loans represent 58.06% of Department of Ed funds to Rhode Island.

South Carolina K-12 Public Education Financing FY2024
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$15,060	6.22%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$18,294	6.13%
All public funding	$19,368	1.89%
Federal funding	$2,502	17.41%
State funding	$8,232	4.99%
Local funding	$8,634	7.05%

Public Education Spending in South Carolina

South Carolina K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is on par with the national average.

K-12 education spending in South Carolina is equivalent to 3.36% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at South Carolina K-12 schools represents 82.76% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, South Carolina ranks 29th in K-12 education funding and 34th in spending.
Federal funding represents 16.52% of South Carolina’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, South Carolina public colleges and universities spend $33,381 per pupil.
47.58% of South Carolina public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for South Carolina K-12 education represents 1.00% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $2.420 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in South Carolina in FY2024.
College student loans represent 49.76% of Department of Ed funds to South Carolina.

South Dakota K-12 Public Education Financing FY2024
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$12,828	4.82%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$17,493	8.38%
All public funding	$16,472	1.32%
Federal funding	$3,202	14.29%
State funding	$5,056	4.31%
Local funding	$8,214	5.52%

Public Education Spending in South Dakota

South Dakota K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is well below the national average.

K-12 education spending in South Dakota is equivalent to 2.63% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at South Dakota K-12 schools represents 74.55% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, South Dakota ranks 41st in K-12 education funding and 45th in spending.
Federal funding represents 24.56% of South Dakota’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, South Dakota public colleges and universities spend $22,513 per pupil.
43.91% of South Dakota public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for South Dakota K-12 education represents 0.76% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $533.4 million for K-12 and postsecondary education in South Dakota in FY2024.
College student loans represent 39.48% of Department of Ed funds to South Dakota.

Tennessee K-12 Public Education Financing FY2023
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$12,197	5.03%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$14,028	5.65%
All public funding	$14,279	6.53%
Federal funding	$2,612	17.87%
State funding	$5,671	3.25%
Local funding	$5,996	6.26%

Public Education Spending in Tennessee

Tennessee K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is below the national average.

K-12 education spending in Tennessee is equivalent to 2.71% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Tennessee K-12 schools represents 86.95% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Tennessee ranks 45th in K-12 education funding and 43rd in spending.
Federal funding represents 21.41% of Tennessee’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, Tennessee public colleges and universities spend $27,351 per pupil.
47.86% of Tennessee public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for Tennessee K-12 education represents 0.68% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $3.596 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in Tennessee in FY2024.
College student loans represent 54.96% of Department of Ed funds to Tennessee.

Texas K-12 Public Education Financing FY2024
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$12,444	4.84%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$17,451	6.01%
All public funding	$16,287	-0.54%
Federal funding	$2,183	10.42%
State funding	$5,835	7.11%
Local funding	$8,269	2.47%

Public Education Spending in Texas

Texas K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is below the national average.

K-12 education spending in Texas is equivalent to 2.93% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Texas K-12 schools represents 71.89% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Texas ranks 39th in K-12 education funding and 42nd in spending.
Federal funding represents 17.40% of Texas’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, Texas public colleges and universities spend $34,186 per pupil.
29.58% of Texas public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for Texas K-12 education represents 0.75% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $13.509 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in Texas in FY2024.
College student loans represent 38.59% of Department of Ed funds to Texas.

Utah K-12 Public Education Financing FY2024
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$11,342	7.19%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$14,091	7.59%
All public funding	$14,187	3.33%
Federal funding	$1,123	10.41%
State funding	$7,172	7.76%
Local funding	$5,892	8.01%

Public Education Spending in Utah

Utah K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is a lower than the national average.

K-12 education spending in Utah is equivalent to 2.96% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Utah K-12 schools represents 81.34% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Utah ranks 50th in K-12 education funding and 50th in spending.
Federal funding represents 9.80% of Utah’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, Utah public colleges and universities spend $54,654 per pupil.
14.03% of Utah public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for Utah K-12 education represents 0.72% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $2.729 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in Utah in FY2024.
College student loans represent 53.96% of Department of Ed funds to Utah.

Vermont K-12 Public Education Financing FY2024
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$28,818	7.24%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$32,650	9.16%
All public funding	$32,527	6.42%
Federal funding	$3,384	21.83%
State funding	$28,313	8.11%
Local funding	$830	4.04%

Public Education Spending in Vermont

Vermont K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is the highest in the nation.

K-12 education spending in Vermont is equivalent to 5.34% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Vermont K-12 schools represents 93.02% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Vermont ranks 5th in K-12 education funding and 3rd in spending.
Federal funding represents 11.14% of Vermont’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, Vermont public colleges and universities spend $41,629 per pupil.
53.35%% of Vermont public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for Vermont K-12 education represents 1.43% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $417.9 million for K-12 and postsecondary education in Vermont in FY2024.
College student loans represent 53.33% of Department of Ed funds to Vermont.

Virginia K-12 Public Education Financing FY2024
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$17,104	6.23%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$19,054	6.45%
All public funding	$19,367	4.70%
Federal funding	$1,903	16.08%
State funding	$7,999	7.93%
Local funding	$9,464	5.54%

Public Education Spending in Virginia

Virginia K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is below the national average.

K-12 education spending in Virginia is equivalent to 3.17% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Virginia K-12 schools represents 90.11% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Virginia ranks 26th in K-12 education funding and 24th in spending.
Federal funding represents 11.09% of Virginia’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, Virginia public colleges and universities spend $35,439 per pupil.
39.53% of Virginia public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for Virginia K-12 education represents 0.80% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $4.962 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in Virginia in FY2024.
College student loans represent 60.90% of Department of Ed funds to Virginia.

Washington K-12 Public Education Financing FY2024
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$18,564	5.47%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$22,376	4.51%
All public funding	$21,892	1.61%
Federal funding	$1,809	13.88%
State funding	$14,360	3.91%
Local funding	$5,724	5.69%

Public Education Spending in Washington

Washington K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is below the national average.

K-12 education spending in Washington is equivalent to 3.00% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Washington K-12 schools represents 83.61% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Washington ranks 18th in K-12 education funding and 18th in spending.
Federal funding represents 9.67% of Washington’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, Washington public colleges and universities spend $46,902 per pupil.
24.86% of Washington public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for Washington K-12 education represents 0.69% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $2.566 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in Washington in FY2024.
College student loans represent 43.59% of Department of Ed funds to Washington.

West Virginia K-12 Public Education Financing FY2023
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$14,575	5.16%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$16,210	5.61%
All public funding	$16,578	5.48%
Federal funding	$3,122	18.27%
State funding	$7,754	2.05%
Local funding	$5,701	5.59%

Public Education Spending in West Virginia

West Virginia K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is well above the national average.

K-12 education spending in West Virginia is equivalent to 3.93% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at West Virginia K-12 schools represents 89.91% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, West Virginia ranks 35th in K-12 education funding and 32nd in spending.
Federal funding represents 21.42% of West Virginia’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, West Virginia public colleges and universities spend $32,575 per pupil.
49.52% of West Virginia public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for West Virginia K-12 education represents 1.03% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $1.111 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in West Virginia in FY2024.
College student loans represent 47.67% of Department of Ed funds to West Virginia.

Wisconsin K-12 Public Education Financing FY2024
Current spending	$15,790	4.62%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$19,701	6.27%
All public funding	$19,462	2.00%
Federal funding	$2,317	19.61%
State funding	$10,143	5.19%
Local funding	$7,002	5.02%

Public Education Spending in Wisconsin

Wisconsin K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is on par with the national average.

K-12 education spending in Wisconsin is equivalent to 3.25% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Wisconsin K-12 schools represents 82.90% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Wisconsin ranks 27th in K-12 education funding and 27th in spending.
Federal funding represents 14.19% of Wisconsin’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, Wisconsin public colleges and universities spend $25,909 per pupil.
40.52% of Wisconsin public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for Wisconsin K-12 education represents 0.86% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $2.395 billion for K-12 and postsecondary education in Wisconsin in FY2024.
College student loans represent 50.22% of Department of Ed funds to Wisconsin.

Wyoming K-12 Public Education Financing FY2024
Source	Per Pupil	5-year CAGR
Current spending	$20,521	4.71%
Total expenditure (incl. capital outlay)	$23,050	4.77%
All public funding	$23,374	1.44%
Federal funding	$3,634	20.93%
State funding	$10,596	0.64%
Local funding	$9,144	4.23%

Public Education Spending in Wyoming

Wyoming K-12 spending as a share of taxpayer income is above the national average.

K-12 education spending in Wyoming is equivalent to 3.68% of taxpayer income.
Current spending at Wyoming K-12 schools represents 89.44% of total expenditures.
Per pupil, Wyoming ranks 15th in K-12 education funding and 14th in spending.
Federal funding represents 17.63% of Wyoming’s K-12 education spending.
At the postsecondary level, Wyoming public colleges and universities spend $38,055 per pupil.
30.48% of Wyoming public postsecondary spending pays for instruction.
Funding for Wyoming K-12 education represents 1.03% of the state’s GDP.
The U.S. Department of Education appropriated $281.4 million for K-12 and postsecondary education in Wyoming in FY2024.
College student loans represent 27.39% of Department of Ed funds to Wyoming.