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How much does the district spend?

Compare spending per student and see where district revenue comes from.

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Benton Comm School District

Annual spending for each student

FY 2023NCES district finance
District$10,914
United States$15,859
District per student$10,914
U.S. average$15,859
Difference-31%
Spending is 31% below the U.S. average

That is $4,945 less per student. Cost of living, student needs and services provided by the district can explain part of the difference.

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NCES F-33 school district finance

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