Elkin City Schools District allocated a total of $572,771 from state funds to purchased services in the 2023-24 school year, according to data gathered by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
This sum represents a 94.4% increase when compared to the $294,597 spent the previous year on purchased services.
Among the various expenditures, the largest expenditure from state funds was $7 million for salary, followed by employee benefits on which $3.2 million was spent, and purchased services with $572,771. Additionally, expenditures for supplies and materials and capital outlay were $331,931 and $9,748, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchased Services | $294,597 | $572,771 | 94.4% |
| Supplies And Materials | $313,980 | $331,931 | 5.7% |
| Salary | $6,910,530 | $6,972,086 | 0.9% |
| Employee Benefits | $3,205,484 | $3,179,619 | -0.8% |
| Capital Outlay | — | $9,748 | — |
