Henderson County Schools District allocated a total of $16,150 from state funds to capital outlay in the 2023-24 school year, according to data gathered by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
This sum represents a 67.8% decrease when compared to the $50,128 spent the previous year on capital outlay.
Among the various expenditures, the largest expenditure from state funds was $62.9 million for salary, followed by employee benefits on which $28.2 million was spent, and supplies and materials with $2.2 million. Additionally, expenditures for purchased services and capital outlay were $1.4 million and $16,150, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchased Services | $1,359,836 | $1,446,915 | 6.4% |
| Employee Benefits | $27,099,611 | $28,166,872 | 3.9% |
| Salary | $61,099,420 | $62,856,340 | 2.9% |
| Supplies And Materials | $3,014,342 | $2,204,053 | -26.9% |
| Capital Outlay | $50,128 | $16,150 | -67.8% |
