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        • Rate of Child Abuse and Neglect
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      • Youth Risk Behavior
        • Teen Pregnancy
        • Live Births to Teen Mothers
        • Juvenile Delinquency Intakes
        • Bullying
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        • Employment by Sector
      • Cost of Government
        • Spending for County Government
      • Exciting Regional Destinations
        • Tourism Revenue
    • Education
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        • Preschoolers Receiving Special Education Services
        • Prekindergarten Participation
        • Students Receiving Special Education Services
      • Public Support for Education
        • Per-Student Spending
      • Academic Achievement
        • Student Performance on Grade 4 English
        • Student Performance on Grade 4 English, by Economic Background
        • Student Performance on Grade 4 English, by Race/Ethnicity
        • Student Performance on Grade 4 Math
        • Student Performance on Grade 4 Math, by Economic Background
        • Student Performance on Grade 4 Math, by Race/Ethnicity
      • Learning Outcomes
        • High School Cohort Graduation Rate
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        • High School GED Rate
        • Plans of High School Graduates
        • Education Levels of Adults
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        • People Living in Poverty
        • People Living in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
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Dutchess County Profile

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Per-Student Spending

Per-Student Spending

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What does this measure?

Total spending by school districts in a county, divided by total pupils.

Why is this important?

High spending for schools can mean that better facilities, programs and a greater range of opportunities are available to students. It may also signal public support for education and a more experienced teaching workforce. However, studies have found higher spending does not necessarily lead to higher student achievement, given the many factors that contribute to student success, including parental and community influences.

How is Dutchess County performing?

In 2016, school districts in Dutchess County spent $22,600 per student, about $300 less than the state (excluding NYC) figure. School spending has grown considerably since 2000, even after adjusting for inflation, with spending up 58% in Dutchess. Per-student spending in Dutchess has consistently been the lowest among the counties in the region, and in 2016 was $260 below Orange and $2,400 below Ulster.

The Millbrook School District had the greatest spending per pupil, $30,000, in 2016, followed by Pawling, Spackenkill, and Rhinebeck (all between $28,000 and $29,000). The lowest spending districts were Beacon ($21,500) and Wappingers ($19,100).

Notes about the data

Figures have been adjusted to 2016 dollars. Data for this indicator are expected to be released in the second quarter.

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  • Learning Outcomes
    • High School Cohort Graduation Rate
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    • Plans of High School Graduates
    • Education Levels of Adults
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Preschoolers Receiving Special Education Services


The proportion of 3- to 5-year-olds receiving special education services.

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