FCPS EdTech: Policies, Tools & Costs 

• The United States average cost of education per pupil in public school is $16,526.

• The Virginia average cost of education per pupil in public school is $17,104.

• Per pupil, Virginia ranks 26th in K-12 education funding and 24th in spending. 

How much money does FCPS spend per student? 

For Fiscal Year 2026, the FCPS budget projects enrollment at 181,091 students. 

FCPS Average per Pupil in General Education: $18,098 per student

• • PreK and Early Head Start:  $19,216 per student

  • Elementary School:  $18,238 per student

  • Middle School:  $17,485 per student

  • High School:  $18,168 per student

FCPS Average per Pupil in Special Education: $33,275 per student