9. Washington’s Per-Pupil Expenditures Compared to the National Average After implementation of the Basic Education Act in 1977, total Washington K-12 spending per pupil, from all sources, peaked at 13 percent above the national average. This was a level typical of the 1960s. In 1992-93, Washington’s K-12 spending equaled the national average and by 2005-06 it fell to 13 percent below the national average. Source: National Center for Education Statistics
27. A per LAP student unit allocation Hours of additional instruction for struggling students None used Teacher course load assumption NERC allocation per certificated staff unit Per student instructional supplies and materials allocation Certificated instructional staff per 1000 students Class size by grade, and by subject area in upper grades Current Funding Metric Proposed Funding Metric
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