Weldon City Schools District allocated a total of $2.2 million from state funds to employee benefits in the 2023-24 school year, according to data gathered by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
This sum represents a 3.8% increase when compared to the $2.1 million spent the previous year on employee benefits.
Among the various expenditures, the largest expenditure from state funds was $5.1 million for salary, followed by employee benefits on which $2.2 million was spent, and purchased services with $778,689. Additionally, expenditures for supplies and materials and other were $384,358 and $1,690, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supplies And Materials | $178,165 | $384,358 | 115.7% |
| Purchased Services | $556,180 | $778,689 | 40% |
| Employee Benefits | $2,128,084 | $2,209,606 | 3.8% |
| Salary | $5,014,574 | $5,135,563 | 2.4% |
| Capital Outlay | $81,302 | $21 | -100% |
| Other | — | $1,690 | — |
