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Delaware spent a total of
$2.1 billion in
the 2016-17 school year school year on education.
62.1% of that was on
instruction, 34.0% on support
services, and 3.9% on other costs.
Delaware spent a total of
$15,243
per pupil in the 2016-17 school year school year on
education. 62.1% of that was on
instruction, 34.0% on support
services, and 3.9% on other costs.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
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Last updated Apr 29, 2025
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Delaware Department of Education
$6.8 million
raised using Ðǿմ«Ã½
12,420
projects
funded
3,867
teachers
funded
36,853
donors
1,017
projects
for
basic supplies
1,770
projects for
technology
1,860
projects for
books
666
projects
for
art supplies
Delaware Department of Education has received support from
13,031 individuals from Delaware and
11,911 individuals out-of-state.