Kannapolis City Schools District allocated a total of $824,490 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 4% increase when compared to the $792,929 spent the previous year on purchased services.
Among the various expenditures, the largest expenditure from state funds was $25.8 million for salary, followed by employee benefits on which $11.9 million was spent, and supplies and materials with $834,630. Additionally, expenditures for purchased services and capital outlay were $824,490 and $270,049, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Outlay | $24,566 | $270,049 | 999.3% |
| Purchased Services | $792,929 | $824,490 | 4% |
| Supplies And Materials | $811,230 | $834,630 | 2.9% |
| Employee Benefits | $11,642,751 | $11,891,269 | 2.1% |
| Salary | $25,705,707 | $25,842,146 | 0.5% |
| Other | $1,439 | $994 | -30.9% |
