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Alaska spent a total of
$2.4 billion in
the 2016-17 school year school year on education.
53.6% of that was on
instruction, 42.8% on support
services, and 3.6% on other costs.
Alaska spent a total of
$17,296
per pupil in the 2016-17 school year school year on
education. 53.6% of that was on
instruction, 42.8% on support
services, and 3.6% on other costs.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
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Last updated Apr 25, 2025
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Alaska Department of Education & Early Development
$10.0 million
raised using ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½
13,972
projects
funded
5,251
teachers
funded
34,910
donors
1,057
projects
for
basic supplies
1,655
projects for
technology
2,158
projects for
books
755
projects
for
art supplies
Alaska Department of Education & Early Development has received support from
11,118 individuals from Alaska and
11,896 individuals out-of-state.