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Alabama spent a total of
$7.2 billion in
the 2016-17 school year school year on education.
56.9% of that was on
instruction, 36.4% on support
services, and 6.7% on other costs.
Alabama spent a total of
$9,952
per pupil in the 2016-17 school year school year on
education. 56.9% of that was on
instruction, 36.4% on support
services, and 6.7% on other costs.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
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Alabama Department of Education school support on µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø
Last updated Jan 17, 2025
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Alabama Department of Education
$17.2 million
raised using µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø
30,682
projects
funded
9,800
teachers
funded
89,431
donors
1,764
projects
for
basic supplies
5,048
projects for
technology
4,019
projects for
books
915
projects
for
art supplies
Alabama Department of Education has received support from
42,241 individuals from Alabama and
23,595 individuals out-of-state.