Stokes County Schools District allocated a total of $1 million from state funds to supplies and materials in the 2023-24 school year, according to data gathered by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
This sum represents a 40.5% increase when compared to the $725,808 spent the previous year on supplies and materials.
Among the various expenditures, the largest expenditure from state funds was $31.2 million for salary, followed by employee benefits on which $14.4 million was spent, and purchased services with $1.6 million. Additionally, expenditures for supplies and materials and capital outlay were $1 million and $90,034, respectively.
Despite steady enrollment, North Carolina schools continue to face significant funding challenges. The state’s per-student spending remains nearly $5,000 below the national average, limiting resources for teachers, classrooms, and student support programs. In fact, North Carolina ranks 48th out of 50 states in per-student funding (after adjusting for regional costs).
| Category | Spending in 2022-23 | Spending in 2023-24 | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supplies And Materials | $725,808 | $1,019,470 | 40.5% |
| Salary | $29,293,794 | $31,210,734 | 6.5% |
| Employee Benefits | $13,684,594 | $14,369,026 | 5% |
| Other | $45,682 | $45,682 | 0% |
| Capital Outlay | $123,450 | $90,034 | -27.1% |
| Purchased Services | $2,713,605 | $1,634,769 | -39.8% |