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Louisiana spent a total of
$8.3 billion in
the 2016-17 school year school year on education.
56.1% of that was on
instruction, 38.7% on support
services, and 5.2% on other costs.
Louisiana spent a total of
$12,065
per pupil in the 2016-17 school year school year on
education. 56.1% of that was on
instruction, 38.7% on support
services, and 5.2% on other costs.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
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Last updated Apr 29, 2025
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Louisiana Department of Education
$24.8 million
raised using ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½
41,804
projects
funded
14,568
teachers
funded
133,697
donors
3,117
projects
for
basic supplies
6,502
projects for
technology
5,067
projects for
books
1,434
projects
for
art supplies
Louisiana Department of Education has received support from
50,377 individuals from Louisiana and
41,660 individuals out-of-state.