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Alabama spent a total of
$7.2 billion in
the 2016-17 school year school year on education.
56.9% of that was on
instruction, 36.4% on support
services, and 6.7% on other costs.
Alabama spent a total of
$9,952
per pupil in the 2016-17 school year school year on
education. 56.9% of that was on
instruction, 36.4% on support
services, and 6.7% on other costs.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
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Last updated Apr 25, 2025
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Alabama Department of Education
$17.5 million
raised using Ðǿմ«Ã½
31,133
projects
funded
9,892
teachers
funded
90,154
donors
1,802
projects
for
basic supplies
5,135
projects for
technology
4,087
projects for
books
940
projects
for
art supplies
Alabama Department of Education has received support from
42,590 individuals from Alabama and
23,782 individuals out-of-state.