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Maine serves 170,539 students across 155 districts. Its teachers have had 16,270 projects funded on DonorsChoose, representing $8.1 million in funds.
Maine spent a total of $2.7 billion in the 2016-17 school year school year on education. 58.6% of that was on instruction, 37.5% on support services, and 3.9% on other costs.
Maine spent a total of $15,947 per pupil in the 2016-17 school year school year on education. 58.6% of that was on instruction, 37.5% on support services, and 3.9% on other costs.
As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. Each classroom request for funding was created by a classroom teacher and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
See how DonorsChoose worksDonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.
Maine Department of Education has received support from 26,146 individuals from Maine and 16,676 individuals out-of-state.