The Adequacy and Fairness of State School Finance Systems
Key Findings from the School Finance Indicators Database
This is the annual report of the School Finance Indicators Database (SFID) project. The report presents the latest results from three key measures included in our State Indicators Database: effort, statewide adequacy, and equal opportunity. Below you will find links to current and past editions of the report and accompanying materials.
Published December 2021
Published January 2021
Published February 2020
Latest News
NEW DISTRICT COST DATABASE ESTIMATES AVAILABLE
April 2024: Download the full dataset with adequacy estimates for over 12,000 school districts from 2009 to 2021, or look up individual districts’ results with our online visualization tool.
Latest Annual Report
The Adequacy and Fairness of State School Finance Systems (sixth edition)
The sixth edition of our annual report presenting findings on effort, statewide adequacy, and equal opportunity in state school finance systems. Published January 2024.
Latest Research Briefs
State School Finance System Profiles (2020-21 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 January 2024.
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