Total Expenditures Per Pupil
What does this measure?
This indicator measures the total public school expenditures per pupil across various school districts in Orange County, New York, from the 2006–2007 school year through the 2022–2023 school year. Expenditure per pupil reflects the average amount of money a district spends annually for each student, covering costs such as teacher salaries, instructional materials, facilities, and support services. This data allows the comparison of financial investment in education both across districts and over time.
Summary Statement
The data shows that spending per student has increased significantly in the majority of districts across Orange County. The average expenditure per pupil across Orange County rose from $19,916 in 2006–2007 to $40,527 in 2022–2023. This overall upward trend likely reflects the rising costs of education, inflation, and growing investments in student services, technology, and infrastructure aimed at enhancing educational outcomes.
Source
New York State Education Department: School District Fiscal Profiles
http://www.oms.nysed.gov/faru/Profiles/18th/guide_to_the_statistical_tables.htm