The U.S. Census Bureau has released preliminary data from the 2024 Annual Survey of School System Finances, offering an early look at public school spending per pupil for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as state-level statistics on revenues and expenditures for the 2024 fiscal year.
The data highlight that fiscal years are not consistent across all school systems, which may affect comparisons. The information provided in this initial release is subject to revision before the final version is published.
According to the Census Bureau, “The preliminary data provide initial insight into public school spending per pupil (pre-K through 12th grade) and state-level summary statistics on school system revenues and expenditures for the 2024 fiscal year.”
Finalized data covering all 50 states and the District of Columbia are expected to be released in 2026.
