Public education at a crossroads: Education spending data for all 50 states 2002-2020

Examining every state's K-12 public education spending, staffing and enrollment levels, teacher salaries and more.

Aaron Garth Smith

Director of Education Reform

Jordan Campbell

Quantitative Analyst

Christian Barnard

Assistant Director of Education Reform

February 29, 2024

This section of the Public Education at a Crossroads study takes an in-depth look at spending, revenue and student outcome trends from 2002 to 2020. Click on a state for detailed analysis.

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Public education at a crossroads: K-12 education revenue and expenditure trends 2002-2020