Minnesota, we’re average
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The Census Bureau today released a survey of education finances and determined that on average, the U.S. spends $9,138 per pupil per year.
Minnesota? It spends $9,138 per pupil per year.
According to the data, which is based on 2005-06, Minnesota spends $5,891 on salaries, wages, and employee benefits related to instruction, and $2,832 in support services. $385 -- 4% -- goes to administration.
This ranks Minnesota 22nd in the nation. New York and New Jersey top the list with Utah trailing the pack at $5,437 per student. North Dakota leads the nation in administrative spending.
Download an Excel spreadsheet of the data here.
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