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Maine spent a total of
$2.7 billion in
the 2016-17 school year school year on education.
58.6% of that was on
instruction, 37.5% on support
services, and 3.9% on other costs.
Maine spent a total of
$15,947
per pupil in the 2016-17 school year school year on
education. 58.6% of that was on
instruction, 37.5% on support
services, and 3.9% on other costs.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
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Maine Department of Education school support on µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø
Last updated Dec 26, 2024
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Maine Department of Education
$7.9 million
raised using µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø
15,735
projects
funded
4,719
teachers
funded
58,488
donors
863
projects
for
basic supplies
1,577
projects for
technology
3,253
projects for
books
722
projects
for
art supplies
Maine Department of Education has received support from
25,582 individuals from Maine and
16,453 individuals out-of-state.