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Hawaii spent a total of
$2.8 billion in
the 2016-17 school year school year on education.
59.4% of that was on
instruction, 35.6% on support
services, and 5.0% on other costs.
Hawaii spent a total of
$15,355
per pupil in the 2016-17 school year school year on
education. 59.4% of that was on
instruction, 35.6% on support
services, and 5.0% on other costs.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
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Hawai'i Department of Education school support on Ðǿմ«Ã½
Last updated Apr 29, 2025
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Hawai'i Department of Education
$35.3 million
raised using Ðǿմ«Ã½
49,053
projects
funded
11,445
teachers
funded
60,009
donors
5,199
projects
for
basic supplies
7,836
projects for
technology
4,884
projects for
books
4,113
projects
for
art supplies
Hawai'i Department of Education has received support from
24,391 individuals from Hawaii and
17,809 individuals out-of-state.