Edgecombe County Public Schools District allocated a total of $30.7 million from state funds to salary in the 2023-24 school year, according to data gathered by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
This sum represents a 4.1% increase when compared to the $29.5 million spent the previous year on salary.
Among the various expenditures, the largest expenditure from state funds was $30.7 million for salary, followed by employee benefits on which $14 million was spent, and purchased services with $2.4 million. Additionally, expenditures for supplies and materials and capital outlay were $1.4 million and $77,546, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | $700 | $9,936 | 1,319.4% |
| Capital Outlay | $44,100 | $77,546 | 75.8% |
| Employee Benefits | $12,927,037 | $13,970,540 | 8.1% |
| Salary | $29,509,658 | $30,721,010 | 4.1% |
| Purchased Services | $2,740,268 | $2,437,946 | -11% |
| Supplies And Materials | $2,091,573 | $1,371,878 | -34.4% |
