~128,000
Public school enrollment
~16
Student-teacher ratio
~$20,000
Per-pupil spending
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Per-pupil spending ($) | 20000 | 15600 |
National ranking
How states rank by per-pupil spending.
| #1 | New Jersey | $22,200 |
| #2 | Massachusetts | $21,300 |
| #3 | Illinois | $19,800 |
| #4 | Ohio | $15,100 |
| #5 | Virginia | $14,300 |
| #6 | Wisconsin | $14,300 |
| #7 | Washington | $14,300 |
| #8 | Michigan | $14,000 |
| #9 | Georgia | $12,400 |
| #10 | Missouri | $11,900 |
| #11 | North Carolina | $11,900 |
| #12 | Indiana | $11,500 |
| #13 | Tennessee | $11,300 |
| #14 | Arizona | $9,900 |
| #15 | Minnesota | 2,500 |
| #16 | Colorado | 1,900 |
| #17 | Kentucky | 1,470 |
| #18 | Louisiana | 1,350 |
| #19 | Oregon | 1,280 |
| #20 | Utah | 1,050 |
| #21 | Montana | 820 |
| #22 | South Dakota | 700 |
| #23 | Maine | 590 |
| #24 | New Hampshire | 480 |
| #25 | Rhode Island | 300 |
| #26 | Delaware | 220 |
| #27 | New Mexico | 89 |
| #28 | Wyoming | 49 |
| #29 | Vermont | 45 |
Overview
Alaska's public school system must serve remote village communities as well as urban Anchorage, resulting in per-pupil spending near $20,000, among the highest in the nation, to offset logistical challenges.
Did you know?
- Some rural Alaska schools are accessible only by boat or small aircraft.
- Alaska's per-pupil education spending is among the highest of any US state.