Average Public School Spending / Student

The national average public school spending / student is approximately $17,075 (2026).
The state with the highest average student spending is New York, with $32,199 spent per student. The state with the lowest average student spending is Idaho, with $9,364 per student.
Spending Student Range: $9,364 $32,199 Avg. Spending Student: $17,075

Average Public School Spending / Student (2026)

State
Average Spending / Student
School Districts with Highest Spending / Student

Recent Articles

Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences: Key Questions
Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences: Key Questions
Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences: Questions Every Parent Should Ask to support academic growth, social development, and 2026 classroom goals.
Prepare for Spring Tests Without Anxiety
Prepare for Spring Tests Without Anxiety
Learn how to prepare for spring standardized tests without increasing anxiety using proven strategies for families and schools.
Why Public Schools Are Launching Marketing Campaigns in 2026
Why Public Schools Are Launching Marketing Campaigns in 2026
Discover why public schools are launching marketing campaigns in 2026 and how enrollment shifts, school choice, and funding pressures are driving change.

Did You Know?

The state with highest average student spending / student is New York, with $32,199. The state with lowest average student spending / student is Idaho, with $9,364.
Notice: Javascript file does not exist: /home/devmiha/workspace/psr/public_html/javascript/components/popper.min.js in /home/devmiha/workspace/shared/misc/JSCompiler.inc.php on line 241 Notice: Javascript file does not exist: /home/devmiha/workspace/psr/public_html/javascript/components/tippy.min.js in /home/devmiha/workspace/shared/misc/JSCompiler.inc.php on line 241 Notice: Directory does not exist in /home/devmiha/workspace/shared/misc/JSCompiler.inc.php on line 241 Notice: Unable to save compiled js file in /home/devmiha/workspace/shared/misc/JSCompiler.inc.php on line 241