U.S. Spending on Public Schools in 2019 Highest Since 2008

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America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers U.S. Spending on Public Schools in 2019 Highest Since 2008 The nation spent $752.3 billion on its 48 million children in public schools in fiscal year 2019, a 4.7% increase from the previous year and the most per pupil in more than a decade. The Census Bureau's Annual Survey of School System Finances tables released today show per pupil current spending for elementary and secondary public education (pre-K through 12th grade) for all 50 states and the District of Columbia increased 5.0% to $13,187 in FY 2019 from $12,559 in FY 2018 — the largest increase since 2008. Read More Total expenditures for elementary and secondary education include FY 2019 "current" spending, capital outlay expenditures, interest on debt and payments to other governments. Instructional salaries, the largest expenditure within current spending, totaled $239.9 billion in fiscal year 2019 or 31.9% of total expenditures for public elementary-secondary education. Continue reading to learn more about: Breaking down school spending Where school funding comes from Help us spread the word about America Counts. Share this story on social media or forward it to a friend. Share This You May Be Interested Teacher Appreciation Week Especially Significant in The Time of COVID: The U.S. Census Bureau's Statistics in Schools tools and resources aim to lessen the burden on teachers seeking additional activities for their students. Learn More About America Counts America Counts tells the stories behind the numbers in a new inviting way. It features stories on various topics such as families, housing, employment, business, education, economy, emergency preparedness, health, population, income and poverty. Contact our Public Information Office for media inquiries or interviews. Don't miss an America Counts story! Subscribe here.

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