Interactive Map: Spending on Textbooks and Supplies: Charter Schools
Charter schools tend to spend more for classroom staples and textbooks
Percent of general budget for
texts and class supplies, 2011-12
Less than 1.5% 1.5% - 2% 2% - 2.5% More than 2.5%The percentage of regular budgetary spending on textbooks and classroom supplies per pupil in 2011-12, the most recent school year. The percentage calculation excludes transportation, equipment, pension and other costs that vary significantly among districts.
Source: NJ Department of Education
Colleen O'Dea is an editor-at-large for NJ Spotlight.
