How California Ranks: The state's expenditures for K-12 education

August 2003
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This report, based on the National Education Association's Rankings and Estimates, 2002-03, compares California's education expenditures with those of other states.

California's national ranking on expenditures per public school student fell from 27th to an estimated 35th in 2001-02. California tops the list for teacher salaries--but comes in third highest in the size of classes despite smaller kindergarten through third grade classes. The report also covers California's relative effort toward funding K-12 schools. Given the ongoing budget deficits, California's relative position could continue to decline.

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How California Ranks: The state's expenditures for K-12 education (8/03)