Education and Spending in America

There were 49.3 million students in the American grade school system during the 2009-2010 school year. 51.26% 48.74% Male Female There were more male students than female students in every state (Although Washington D.C. had 628 more female students). In 2009, the United States spent $585 BILLION On education including local, state, and federal spending. Education Spending Per Student By State in 2009 $17,000 or Higher $15,000 to $17,000 $12,000 to $15,000 $9,000 to $12,000 Less than $9,000 The national average was $11,850.07 per student, per year. Over 33 million students received less. 5 Highest 5 Lowest Washington D.C. $19,860.63 Tennessee $8,467.86 New York $19,253.60 North Carolina $8,347.68 Wyoming Idaho $7,880.19 $18,375.51 $18,019.40 $17,520.16 New Jersey Utah $7,853.76 Alaska Oklahoma $6,487.24 Sources: 1. http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/bat/output.asp?SAVEDID=8727 2. http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2010/expenditures/tables/table_01.asp ParkCitylndependent.com - 2011 ....