Cost per Student by Grade, FY 2006-2008
This chart shows the cost per student for elementary and secondary students, including the actual cost for FY 2006, the budgeted cost for FY 2007, and the recommended cost for FY 2008. The calculation of cost per student for K-12 students excludes, based on state guidelines, certain costs that are in the MCPS operating budget, but not applicable to K-12 student costs. For example, the calculation excludes tuition for special education students in non-public placement because these students are not considered part of K-12 enrollment. It also excludes enterprise funds because those are self-supporting, mainly through fees. The calculation also excludes summer school, Head Start and pre-kindergarten services, community services to adults, and hospital teaching.
| Cost per Student by Grade, FY 2006-2008 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2006 | FY 2007 | FY 2008 | |
| Kindergarten | $9,624 | $10,509 | --- |
| Elementary | $12,042 | $13,349 | $13,991 |
| Secondary | $11,527 | $12,566 | $13,622 |
| Total K-12 | $11,592 | $12,718 | $13,784 |
Updated February 12, 2007 | Maintained by Web Services
