Education Funding. State Revenue. By the Numbers. Texas #43.

• Per pupil spending by state via Census Bureau numbers:
  • Texas #43 at $8,592
  • New York #1 at $20,610
  • Pennsylvania #10 at $13,961
  • California #34 at $9,595
  • Florida #41 at $8,756

What’s included in this per pupil spending amount?

• Instruction: Employee Salaries
• Instruction: Employee Benefits
• Pupil Support
• Instructional Staff Support
• General Administration
• School Administration
• Other

The factors linked to higher per pupil spending:

• High property values
• Experienced Teachers/ Teachers with advanced degrees
• Generous pension benefits

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