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American Schools / State detail

California

California spent $18,459 per public-school student in 2022-23 - ranked #16 of 51, above the national $16,164.

Per pupil
$18,459
current spending · median $14,850
Spending rank
#16/ 51
among the 50 states + DC
Students per teacher
21.7:1
national 15.2:1 · 2024-25
Enrollment
5,839,693
$107,796,474,000 total current
Where the money comes from
Federal
11%
State
57%
Local
32%
Biggest districts in California
  1. Los Angeles Unified 427,795 $22,606
  2. San Diego Unified 93,893 $20,783
  3. Fresno Unified 69,668 $20,909
  4. Long Beach Unified 65,554 $18,419
  5. Elk Grove Unified 62,061 $15,921
  6. Corona-Norco Unified 50,790 $15,219

Top six districts by enrollment, with each one's per-pupil spending.