The Illinois State Board of Education 2016-17 report card shows the Coles County school district spent $9,362 per pupil in 2012-13. It spent $9,279 in 2016-17.
The district saw its enrollment rise over the same period, from 2740 to 2788.
Charleston's spending in 2016-17 was 28 percent lower than the state average of $12,973.
Charleston Community Unit School District No.1 student spending 5-year trend
| Total spending per pupil | Local spending (%) | State spending (%) | Federal spending (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-13 | $9,362 | 54.5 | 39.8 | 5.7 |
| 2013-14 | $9,821 | 58.0 | 35.2 | 6.8 |
| 2014-15 | $10,159 | 60.9 | 33.1 | 6.0 |
| 2015-16 | $10,018 | 60.1 | 33.1 | 6.7 |
| 2016-17 | $9,279 | 58.0 | 33.4 | 8.6 |
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