Warren County Schools District allocated a total of $49,486 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 40.5% decrease when compared to the $83,171 spent the previous year on capital outlay.
Among the various expenditures, the largest expenditure from state funds was $11.8 million for salary, followed by employee benefits on which $4.7 million was spent, and purchased services with $1.9 million. Additionally, expenditures for supplies and materials and capital outlay were $559,149 and $49,486, 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 | $4,477,913 | $4,683,746 | 4.6% |
| Salary | $11,696,961 | $11,757,249 | 0.5% |
| Purchased Services | $2,031,458 | $1,868,221 | -8% |
| Other | $51,769 | $46,940 | -9.3% |
| Supplies And Materials | $889,196 | $559,149 | -37.1% |
| Capital Outlay | $83,171 | $49,486 | -40.5% |
