[Amelia]

Per pupil spending in my state is a LOT lower - about $8500 per child - but the cost of living is too. I’m not sure why this district spends so much.

[Jeff Chandler]

Per pupil spending in my state is a LOT lower - about $8500 per child

In a class of 20 kids, the yearly taxpayer spending is $170,000.00.

Just sayin'.

[wintertime]

Per pupil spending in my state is a LOT lower - about $8500 per child -
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What ever the teachers unions state is spent per child the **true** cost is likely **double** that.

In my state, teachers pensions and health budgets are **not** part of the per child estimate. Why? Answer: Because retired teachers are simply considered retired state workers.

Also, our schools use many services for which private schools ( and many charters) must pay for themselves. For instance, our district used county lawn workers, and any police and security services are a county expense. ( These are only 2 examples of many.)

Finally, school bond issues are **not** considered a “per child” expenditure. For instance our $50 MILLION dollar new high school is considered a county bond issue expense.