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

Updated Apr. 24, 2026Refreshed annually
About 14.5% or 1 in 7 dollars of Nevada public school funding came from the federal government during the 2022–23 school year. As with most schools nationwide, Nevada 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.

14.5%

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

$2.03K

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, Nevada schools received a higher share of funding from federal sources compared with the US average (12.9%).

During the 2022–23 school year, public schools in Nevada received 14.5% 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 Nevada received $983.1 million, or $2,558 in federal funds per student. That's 20.6% lower than the national average of $2,233 per student.

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During the 2022–23 school year, public schools in Nevada received $2,030 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.
Among 17 school districts in Nevada, the Lander County School District outside of metro areas received 28.4% of its funds from the federal government during the 2022–23 school year, more than any other in the state. The Eureka County School District outside of metro areas received the smallest share at 5.3%.

Federal funding made up 5.3% to 28.4% of Nevada school district budgets in 2022–23.

Share of public school district revenue coming from federal sources

Lander County School District received 28.4% of its 2022–23 funding from federal sources, the highest among Nevada's 10 largest school districts. The White Pine County School District had the highest federal funding in the group, it received $3,238 per student. The Douglas County School District had the lowest share at 9.5% or $1,388 per student.

The 10 largest school districts in the Nevada based on 2022–23 enrollment.

The 10 largest school districts in the Nevada based on 2022–23 enrollment.
1.

Lander County School District

28.4%
2.

Humboldt County School District

21.5%
3.

Nye County School District

17.8%
4.

Lyon County School District

16.4%
5.

Churchill County School District

16.3%
6.

White Pine County School District

15%
7.

Carson City School District

13.1%
8.

Elko County School District

12.9%
9.

Washoe County School District

12%
10.

Douglas County School District

9.5%

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