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Portion of budget for direct instruction
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,333
Per-Pupil Spending vs Total Annual Budget
Formule
## How Per-Pupil Spending is Calculated Per-pupil expenditure (PPE) is a key metric for comparing educational investment across schools and districts. ### Formula **PPE = Total Budget / Total Enrollment** **Instructional PPE = Budget x Instructional % / Enrollment** ### Context - U.S. national average: approximately $14,000 per pupil - Range varies enormously: from under $8,000 to over $25,000 per pupil - Higher spending does not always mean better outcomes, but chronic underfunding correlates with lower achievement.
Exemple Résolu
A school with an $8M budget, 600 students, and 65% instructional spending.
- 01Per-pupil: $8,000,000 / 600 = $13,333
- 02Instructional: $8,000,000 x 0.65 / 600 = $8,667
- 03Non-instructional: $8,000,000 x 0.35 / 600 = $4,667
Questions Fréquentes
What does per-pupil spending include?
It includes salaries, benefits, supplies, facilities, transportation, and administration, divided by student count.
How much should go to instruction?
Best practice suggests at least 60-65% of the budget for direct instruction. Higher instructional percentages generally correlate with better outcomes.
Why does PPE vary so much between districts?
Local property tax funding, state aid formulas, cost of living, and special education needs all create significant variation.