Idaho ranks last in per pupil spending, again

By: Emma Epperly

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: April 22, 2026

Words: 348

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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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 Educational Statistics.

The Gem State 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 …

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