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Connecticut serves 518,606 students
across 170 districts.
Its teachers have had 55,895 projects funded on Ðǿմ«Ã½, representing
$30.2 million in funds.
Connecticut spent a total of
$10.7 billion in
the 2016-17 school year school year on education.
62.0% of that was on
instruction, 35.1% on support
services, and 2.9% on other costs.
Connecticut spent a total of
$20,640
per pupil in the 2016-17 school year school year on
education. 62.0% of that was on
instruction, 35.1% on support
services, and 2.9% on other costs.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
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Connecticut State Department of Education school support on Ðǿմ«Ã½
Last updated Apr 25, 2025
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Connecticut State Department of Education
$30.2 million
raised using Ðǿմ«Ã½
55,895
projects
funded
15,289
teachers
funded
146,629
donors
5,642
projects
for
basic supplies
8,470
projects for
technology
8,172
projects for
books
3,229
projects
for
art supplies
Connecticut State Department of Education has received support from
65,551 individuals from Connecticut and
40,539 individuals out-of-state.