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American Schools / State detail

New York

New York spent $29,579 per public-school student in 2022-23 - ranked #2 of 51, above the national $16,164.

Per pupil
$29,579
current spending · median $14,850
Spending rank
#2/ 51
among the 50 states + DC
Students per teacher
11.9:1
national 15.2:1 · 2024-25
Enrollment
2,525,314
$74,696,596,000 total current
Where the money comes from
Federal
10%
State
39%
Local
51%
Biggest districts in New York
  1. NYC Chancellor's Office 847,030 $33,387
  2. Buffalo City School District 30,124 $29,407
  3. Yonkers City School District 24,529 $27,592
  4. Rochester City School District 22,820 $33,643
  5. Syracuse City School District 18,398 $26,097
  6. Brentwood Union Free School District 18,323 $26,565

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