Pitt County Schools District allocated a total of $54.3 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 6.2% increase when compared to the $51.1 million spent the previous year on employee benefits.
Among the various expenditures, the largest expenditure from state funds was $118.8 million for salary, followed by employee benefits on which $54.3 million was spent, and purchased services with $9.9 million. Additionally, expenditures for supplies and materials and capital outlay were $3.9 million and $63,452, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | $2,966 | $3,873 | 30.6% |
| Capital Outlay | $59,150 | $63,452 | 7.3% |
| Salary | $111,288,881 | $118,798,733 | 6.7% |
| Employee Benefits | $51,082,051 | $54,252,138 | 6.2% |
| Purchased Services | $10,366,358 | $9,919,723 | -4.3% |
| Supplies And Materials | $5,218,640 | $3,890,867 | -25.4% |
