Idaho 50th In Per-Pupil Spending

Idaho ranked next to last, again, in per-pupil school spending, according to a new report issued by U.S. Census Bureau . In 2010-11, Idaho’s per-pupil spending came in at $6,824, placing No. 50 among the states and the District of Columbia. Only Utah ranked lower, at $6,212 per pupil. Idaho’s per-pupil spending came in 35.4 percent lower than the national average of $10,560. In addition, 2010-11 was sixth successive year that Idaho has ranked No. 50 in per-pupil spending. “I think it’s important information; I don’t take it lightly,” Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna said in an interview Tuesday/ Kevin Richert , IdahoED News. More here .

Question: I don’t think we can catch Utah for the bottom run until the end of Butch Otter’s next term. Do you?