IdahoEdNews: Idaho Ranks Last in per Pupil Spending, Again

IdahoEdNews: Idaho ranks last in per pupil spending, again

Idaho spends the least in the country per student in K-12 public schools, according to newly released data from the National Center for Educational Statistics.I

Idaho ranks last in per pupil spending, again

Idaho spent $11,167 per pupil during the 2024 fiscal year, according to the most recent data available from NCES. That makes Idaho last in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Nationwide, schools spent on average $17,499 per child.This story was originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on April 22, 2026. Idaho spends the least in the country per student in K-12 public schools, according to newly released data from the National Center for Educ…

Idaho Schools Rank Last in per Pupil Spending, Again

Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org. BOISE, ID – Idaho spends the least in the country per student in K-12 public schools, according to newly released data from the National Center for Educational Statistics. The Gem State spent $11,167 per pupil during the 2024 fiscal year, the most recent data available from NCES. That makes Idaho last in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Nationwide, schools spent on average $17,499 per child. The c…