Flush With Cash?
In his inaugural address, President Trump said that America's public schools are "flush with cash". Let's take a look at what "flush with cash" really looks like.
The President has enrolled his son, Barron, at Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School, a private school in New York City. How does it compare with an average California public school?
Barron's
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Barren:
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$45,000 |
Per Student Funding State Funds: $10,579 |
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Class Size Grades 2-4 Grades 5-12 |
Class Size Elementary Middle and High School |
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Library Staff Available for all students |
Students per librarian |
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Counselors College Counseling Program |
Students per Counselor |
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After school Available |
After school Limited or non-existent |
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Student Support "Social workers, |
Student Support |
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Summer School Available |
Summer School Limited |
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Curriculum includes: Arts, music, swimming, |
Curriculum varies: Schools struggle |
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Teacher Salaries Average above $100,000. |
Teacher Salaries Average $72,868 |
Seriously?
Which school is "flush with cash"? Based on this data, it certainly is not a California public school. On a cost-adjusted basis, California's school system consistently ranks among America's most poorly funded.
Shouldn't all children have the opportunity for a tremendous public education?
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