Dropping Average Per-student Expenditure in Germany: A Breakdown
School costs per student have risen approximately 300 euros, now averaging at 9800 euros. - Boost in Per-Pupil Expenditure: Allocations Rise from €6500 to €9800
Education expenditure varies significantly across different types of schools and regions in Germany. Here's a closer look at the numbers:
While elementary schools averaged around 8,400 euros per student, integrated comprehensive schools saw a higher spend of approximately 11,600 euros. Gymnasias and vocational schools followed suit, with the former averaging 10,900 euros and the latter significantly lower at 7,100 euros.
Interestingly, Saarland was the only federal state to record a decrease in expenditure, with a decrease of 140 euros per student due to expiring special programs. On the other hand, Bavaria and Schleswig-Holstein experienced the largest increases in expenditure, with a plus of 700 and 500 euros, respectively.
The top three highest-spending states were Berlin (record high of 13,400 euros per student), Hamburg (12,300 euros), and Bavaria (11,300 euros). North Rhine-Westphalia had the lowest expenditure at 8,900 euros per student.
Now, let's shed some light on the funding structure of these schools: The Länder bear the primary responsibility for teaching staff salaries, while local authorities are responsible for covering non-teaching staff and material costs. Funding can vary substantially depending on the region due to differences in local budgets and priorities.
For a more detailed comparison, one would typically refer to the publications or databases provided by the Federal Statistical Office in Wiesbaden. However, accessing specific figures can be challenging without directly consulting those resources.
Here's a brief overview of the four main school types in Germany:
- Elementary Schools (Grundschule) typically receive funding from local authorities for materials and non-teaching staff, with the Länder handling teaching staff costs.
- Integrated Comprehensive Schools (Gesamtschule) follow a similar funding structure as elementary schools.
- The Gymnasium, preparing students for higher education, has a similar funding allocation.
- Vocational Schools (Berufsschule) often see a variation in funding, with contributions coming from both the Länder and local authorities.
Expenditure per head of pupil in Bavaria increased from EUR 300 to EUR 9800, marking a significant growth compared to other regions. In terms of vocational schools, the average expenditure varies across Germany, with some regions providing more funding than others. For a comprehensive understanding of education expenditure in Germany, one can refer to the publications or databases provided by the Federal Statistical Office in Wiesbaden.
