Newton Conover City Schools District allocated a total of $439,523 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 9.9% decrease when compared to the $487,602 spent the previous year on supplies and materials.
Among the various expenditures, the largest expenditure from state funds was $14.3 million for salary, followed by employee benefits on which $6.3 million was spent, and purchased services with $705,706. Additionally, expenditures for supplies and materials and capital outlay were $439,523 and $63,603, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary | $14,132,251 | $14,287,715 | 1.1% |
| Employee Benefits | $6,348,537 | $6,295,566 | -0.8% |
| Other | $4,767 | $4,590 | -3.7% |
| Purchased Services | $764,404 | $705,706 | -7.7% |
| Supplies And Materials | $487,602 | $439,523 | -9.9% |
| Capital Outlay | $180,919 | $63,603 | -64.8% |
