Beginning this year, MSDE will add per-pupil spending data as part of the annually published school report cards. States must provide this information as part of the Every Student Succeeds Act, or ESSA—a federal law that seeks to ensure equity, accountability and a quality education for all public school students. A number of factors impact a school’s level of per-student funding. These factors include the number of students in the school, special education services provided, school designations, such as Title I and Focus schools, and the experience level of the staff—for example, having more veteran teachers versus new teachers in a school building. This information will be posted publicly starting June 23.
Important Information / Timelines
Important Information / Reporting
Factors that impact differences in school-level costs
Other Information
What are School-level Per-pupil Expenditures?
Why is this information important?
Can this data be used to compare schools?
Where can I find the per-pupil expenditures for my school?