Examining State Aid for Public Schools

State revenue to school districts reached an all-time high in 2013-14, at $9.7 billion. In part 2 of our week-long series on education finance in the commonwealth, take a look at this chart on state education revenue.

Funding levels slightly declined under Gov. Rendell in 2009-10, as they were supplanted by temporary federal stimulus dollars. However, since 2010-11, state aid has consistently increased. On a per-pupil basis, state taxpayers contribute roughly $5,400, which mirrors the national average.

For a more in-depth look at education spending trends, check out our most recent Policy Memo.