Where does funding from our schools come from and where does it go?

Public schools in Nebraska rely heavily on local property taxes for funding. State funding for our schools has decreased as a percentage of total funding in the last few years. The NSEA believes state funding for our schools must be increased.

Support from parents, teachers, students and, indeed, the entire community is essential to ensuring quality public schools for every child. Research shows good schools are a great investment!

SCHOOL FUNDING

    How Are Our Schools Funded?
    • Total Local Receipts: 53.1%
    • Total State Receipts: 37.3%
    • Total Federal Receipts: 7.4%
    • Total Non-Revenue Receipts: 1.3%
    • Total County & ESU Receipts: 0.9%

    How Are Those Funds Spent?
    • Instruction: 49.8%
    • Administration: 14.7%
    • Maintenance & Operations: 13.9%
    • Special Education Instructional Programs: 11.4%
    • Transportation: 3.2%
    • Other: 7.1%

    Data Source: Nebraska Department of Education: 2003-04 Statewide Annual Financial Report

    Click here to download a printable (PDF) version of pie charts illustrating the data above.