The Adequacy and Fairness of State School Finance Systems (7th edition)

The second edition of our report presenting findings from the School Finance Indicators Database for School Year 2016-2017. Released February 2020. Download the report.

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UPDATED ANNUAL REPORT, PROFILES, AND DATASETS AVAILABLE

March 2025: Read the seventh edition of our annual report, view your state’s one-page finance profile, use our data visualizations, or download the full state-level dataset.

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The Adequacy and Fairness of State School Finance Systems (7th edition)

The seventh edition of our annual report presenting findings on effort, statewide adequacy, and equal opportunity in state school finance systems. Published March 2025.

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State School Finance System Profiles (2021-22 school year)

One-page profiles summarizing the key results on effort, statewide adequacy, and equal opportunity for all 50 states and D.C. View your state’s profile. Published March 2025.