Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools District allocated a total of $26.7 million from state funds to salary in the 2023-24 school year, according to data gathered by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
This sum represents a 1% increase when compared to the $26.4 million spent the previous year on salary.
Among the various expenditures, the largest expenditure from state funds was $26.7 million for salary, followed by employee benefits on which $11 million was spent, and purchased services with $3.2 million. Additionally, expenditures for supplies and materials and capital outlay were $789,766 and $145,751, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Outlay | $9,237 | $145,751 | 1,477.9% |
| Purchased Services | $2,490,386 | $3,188,189 | 28% |
| Salary | $26,435,732 | $26,701,238 | 1% |
| Employee Benefits | $11,058,829 | $11,031,921 | -0.2% |
| Supplies And Materials | $939,543 | $789,766 | -15.9% |
| Other | — | $45,170 | — |
