The Illinois State Board of Education 2016-17 report card shows the Douglas County school district spent $6,677 per pupil in 2012-13. It spent $9,658 in 2016-17.
The district saw its enrollment rise over the same period, from 858 to 1224.
Arthur's spending in 2016-17 was 26 percent lower than the state average of $12,973.
Arthur Community Unified School District 305 student spending 5-year trend
| Total spending per pupil | Local spending (%) | State spending (%) | Federal spending (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-13 | $6,677 | 80.0 | 14.2 | 5.8 |
| 2013-14 | $10,572 | 69.4 | 24.6 | 5.9 |
| 2014-15 | $10,547 | 68.6 | 25.9 | 5.6 |
| 2015-16 | $10,794 | 68.4 | 25.5 | 6.1 |
| 2016-17 | $9,658 | 66.6 | 27.4 | 6.1 |
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