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The School Finance Indicators Database is a project by researchers at the Albert Shanker Institute in Washington, DC, the University of Miami School of Education and Human Development in Miami, FL, and the Rutgers University Graduate School of Education in New Brunswick, NJ.

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All inquiries can be e-mailed to Matthew Di Carlo: mdicarlo@ashankerinst.org

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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.

Latest Annual Report

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.

Latest Research Briefs

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.