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Kentucky spent a total of
$7.5 billion in
the 2016-17 school year school year on education.
58.7% of that was on
instruction, 34.9% on support
services, and 6.4% on other costs.
Kentucky spent a total of
$11,269
per pupil in the 2016-17 school year school year on
education. 58.7% of that was on
instruction, 34.9% on support
services, and 6.4% on other costs.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
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Last updated Apr 29, 2025
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Kentucky Department of Education
$12.6 million
raised using ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½
23,566
projects
funded
7,820
teachers
funded
75,398
donors
1,627
projects
for
basic supplies
3,475
projects for
technology
3,498
projects for
books
1,082
projects
for
art supplies
Kentucky Department of Education has received support from
34,104 individuals from Kentucky and
20,647 individuals out-of-state.