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In May of 2013 the U.S. Census Bureau issued its report on per-pupil education spending and revenues for each state for fiscal year 2011. This report covers financial activity for the operation and support of public school systems providing elementary and/or secondary programs and includes: the instruction of prekindergarten through twelfth-grade children, support activities, such as guidance counseling, administration, transportation, plant operation and maintenance, and food services.^[1]

It should be noted that these figures are reported by state agencies, whose accounting methods may vary. In addition, the statistics in this report were not adjusted for price and wage changes, do not account for discrepancies in cost of living and do not include capital outlays, interest on debts and payments to other governments. Appendix B of the Census Bureau’s report on education finances lists state-by-state differences.^[2]

State per pupil spending, 2012-2013

Between 2012 and 2013 the education spending in the United States rose slightly to $10,700 per pupil. The state with the highest per pupil spending was New York which spent $19,818 per pupil, while the state with the lowest per pupil spending was Utah at $6,555.

State per pupil spending, 2011-2012

Between 2011 and 2012 the education spending in the United States remained constant at $10,608 per pupil. The state with the highest per pupil spending was New York which spent $19,552 per pupil, while the state with the lowest per pupil spending was Utah at $6,206.

State per pupil spending, 2010-2011

Between 2010 and 2011 the education spending in the United States remained relatively constant at just under $11,000 per pupil. The state with the highest per pupil spending was New York which spent $19,076 per pupil, while the state with the lowest per pupil spending was Utah at $6,212.

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See also

• Education Policy in the U.S.

External links

• U.S. Census Bureau, "Public Education Finances: 2011"
• U.S. Census Bureau, "Public Education Finances: 2012"
• U.S. Census Bureau, "Public Education Finances: 2013"

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