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Connecticut serves 518,606 students
across 170 districts.
Its teachers have had 54,924 projects funded on µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø, representing
$29.8 million in funds.
Connecticut spent a total of
$10.7 billion in
the 2016-17 school year school year on education.
62.0% of that was on
instruction, 35.1% on support
services, and 2.9% on other costs.
Connecticut spent a total of
$20,640
per pupil in the 2016-17 school year school year on
education. 62.0% of that was on
instruction, 35.1% on support
services, and 2.9% on other costs.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
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Connecticut State Department of Education school support on µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø
Last updated Jan 17, 2025
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Connecticut State Department of Education
$29.8 million
raised using µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø
54,924
projects
funded
15,148
teachers
funded
144,976
donors
5,520
projects
for
basic supplies
8,327
projects for
technology
7,981
projects for
books
3,142
projects
for
art supplies
Connecticut State Department of Education has received support from
64,728 individuals from Connecticut and
40,124 individuals out-of-state.