What percentage of public school funding in comes from the federal government?

Updated Apr. 24, 2026Refreshed annually
About 10.7% or 1 in 9 dollars of Hawaii public school funding came from the federal government during the 2022–23 school year. As with most schools nationwide, Hawaii received more funding from local or state governments than it did from federal sources. The totals differ by district, depending on factors such as student demographics (like poverty levels), availability of state and local revenues, and whether a district is urban, suburban, or rural.

10.7%

of public school funding came from federal sources, 2022–23 school year

$2.73K

federal funding of K-12 public schools per student, 2022–23 school year
During the 2022–23 school year, the latest year data was available, Hawaii schools received a lower share of funding from federal sources compared with the US average (12.9%).

During the 2022–23 school year, public schools in Hawaii received 10.7% of funding from the federal government.

Share of public school district revenue coming from federal sources

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In all, public schools in Hawaii received $465.1 million, or $2,558 in federal funds per student. That's 6.8% higher than the national average of $2,233 per student.

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During the 2022–23 school year, public schools in Hawaii received $2,732 per student from the federal government.

Public school district revenue per student coming from federal sources

Most federal public school funds are allocated based on formulas based on factors such as poverty status or a district’s rural location. Federal programs for schools include:
  • Child nutrition programs: Administered by the Department of Agriculture, this includes National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program.
  • Education for the disadvantaged: Also known as Title I, the federal government provides additional funds to schools with relatively high concentration of low-income students.
  • Special education: According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004, the federal government is authorized though not mandated to supply 40% of special education funds.

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