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Don't most cities contribute a proportion of a school district's property taxes to that district's school(s)? So districts with expensive housing receive more f
by the_gastropod 10y ago
Don't most cities contribute a proportion of a school district's property taxes to that district's school(s)? So districts with expensive housing receive more funding than those with cheaper housing.
I agree that home life influences schooling outcomes as well. Families with higher incomes can afford for one parent to stay home or to pay for a nanny or whatever. But in addition, many schools are funded disproportionately, where the schools with the most need receive the least funding.
- pkaye 10y agoFor us the school district and city are both the same set so all the property tax funding is pooled together and divided among the schools based on student population and other needs.
- tnecniv 10y agoIf I recall, many of the worst school districts (inner cities) also spend the most dollars per student. I've been told this multiple times, but can't look for a source at the moment. Can someone else confirm or deny?
- vanattab 10y agoThey definitely receive more in federal funds but I am not sure if this takes into account local money raised through levies/property taxes.