Stanly County Schools District allocated a total of $1.8 million from state funds to supplies and materials in the 2023-24 school year, according to data gathered by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
This sum represents a 6.1% increase when compared to the $1.7 million spent the previous year on supplies and materials.
Among the various expenditures, the largest expenditure from state funds was $43.5 million for salary, followed by employee benefits on which $20.3 million was spent, and purchased services with $3.7 million. Additionally, expenditures for supplies and materials and capital outlay were $1.8 million and $109,403, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee Benefits | $18,972,197 | $20,345,524 | 7.2% |
| Salary | $40,613,426 | $43,476,458 | 7% |
| Supplies And Materials | $1,653,396 | $1,755,045 | 6.1% |
| Purchased Services | $4,353,578 | $3,671,586 | -15.7% |
| Capital Outlay | $199,813 | $109,403 | -45.2% |
