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Arkansas spent a total of
$5.0 billion in
the 2016-17 school year school year on education.
56.3% of that was on
instruction, 38.4% on support
services, and 5.3% on other costs.
Arkansas spent a total of
$10,613
per pupil in the 2016-17 school year school year on
education. 56.3% of that was on
instruction, 38.4% on support
services, and 5.3% on other costs.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
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Last updated Apr 25, 2025
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Arkansas Department of Education
$14.0 million
raised using ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½
24,415
projects
funded
8,085
teachers
funded
63,978
donors
1,626
projects
for
basic supplies
3,258
projects for
technology
3,494
projects for
books
1,884
projects
for
art supplies
Arkansas Department of Education has received support from
27,314 individuals from Arkansas and
18,332 individuals out-of-state.