Study: Boone schools’ return on investment high

By Justin B. Duke • jbduke@nky.com

A national group has found a high return on investment in education in Boone County.

A report released by the Center for American Progress studied the productivity of school districts across the country based on “how much learning a district produces for every dollar spent.”

The report named both of Boone County’s school districts to its best rating calling the districts a high return on investment of taxpayer money.

According to the report Boone County Schools spends $5,817 per pupil and has a state achievement index of 70. Walton-Verona Schools spends $6,042 per pupil and has a state achievement index of 74.

Boone County’s districts compare well against Kentucky district’s on the other end of the spectrum like Owsley County Schools that spends $10,956 per pupil and has a state achievement index of 47.

The report validates what the Boone County Schools Board of Education has been saying for a long time, said Superintendent Randy Poe.

“We’ve been doing more with less,” Poe said.

Poe credits teachers, students, business partners and community leaders for helping the district succeed even when funding isn’t as high as other places in the state.

To view the report visit http://tinyurl.com/ROIreport.

Study: Boone schools’ return on investment high