The Illinois State Board of Education 2016-17 report card shows the Washington County school district spent $9,332 per pupil in 2012-13. It spent $8,517 in 2016-17.
The district saw its enrollment rise over the same period, from 162 to 172.
Ashley's spending in 2016-17 was 34 percent lower than the state average of $12,973.
Ashley Elementary School student spending 5-year trend
| Total spending per pupil | Local spending (%) | State spending (%) | Federal spending (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-13 | $9,332 | 45.2 | 44.0 | 10.8 |
| 2013-14 | $8,871 | 45.2 | 42.7 | 12.0 |
| 2014-15 | $8,449 | 44.0 | 47.5 | 8.5 |
| 2015-16 | $8,682 | 47.9 | 41.2 | 10.9 |
| 2016-17 | $8,517 | 44.6 | 41.0 | 14.3 |
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