The Illinois State Board of Education 2017-18 report card shows the Douglas County school district spent $10,572 per pupil in 2013-14. It spent $9,186 in 2017-18.
The district saw its enrollment rise over the same period, from 842 to 1236.
Arthur's spending in 2017-18 was 31.1 percent lower than the state average of $13,337.
Arthur Community Unified School District 305 student spending 5-year trend
| Total spending per pupil | Local spending (%) | State spending (%) | Federal spending (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2017-18 | $9,185 | 68.6 | 25.0 | 6.4 |
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