District of Columbia Public Schools rank third among states in per capita spending on students. DCPS spent an average of $13,446 per student in fiscal year 2006, an increase of $467 from 2005, according to the US Census Bureau. This report presents selected indicators of public schools finances nationally and in the District of Columbia.
For additional Census data for the District, see the State Data Center Census Data page or contact the Office of Planning at (202) 442-7600.