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Maine spent a total of
$2.7 billion in
the 2016-17 school year school year on education.
58.6% of that was on
instruction, 37.5% on support
services, and 3.9% on other costs.
Maine spent a total of
$15,947
per pupil in the 2016-17 school year school year on
education. 58.6% of that was on
instruction, 37.5% on support
services, and 3.9% on other costs.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
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Maine Department of Education school support on µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø
Last updated Jan 17, 2025
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Maine Department of Education
$7.9 million
raised using µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø
15,825
projects
funded
4,737
teachers
funded
58,700
donors
873
projects
for
basic supplies
1,590
projects for
technology
3,267
projects for
books
731
projects
for
art supplies
Maine Department of Education has received support from
25,706 individuals from Maine and
16,497 individuals out-of-state.