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Maine spent a total of
$2.7 billion in
the 2016-17 school year school year on education.
58.6% of that was on
instruction, 37.5% on support
services, and 3.9% on other costs.
Maine spent a total of
$15,947
per pupil in the 2016-17 school year school year on
education. 58.6% of that was on
instruction, 37.5% on support
services, and 3.9% on other costs.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
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Last updated May 2, 2025
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Maine Department of Education
$8.1 million
raised using Ðǿմ«Ã½
16,101
projects
funded
4,790
teachers
funded
59,298
donors
892
projects
for
basic supplies
1,626
projects for
technology
3,351
projects for
books
747
projects
for
art supplies
Maine Department of Education has received support from
26,030 individuals from Maine and
16,634 individuals out-of-state.