Reader Homework Assignment: Calculate the Actual Per-Pupil Cost in New Rochelle Schools

For the 2009-10 school year, the New Rochelle Board of Education stated that the average per-pupil cost in New Rochelle was $20,923. Is that really true? Doubtful.

Here is a link to the City School District of NeW Rochelle 2010-11 Preliminary Budget

Here is a video explaining the types of items schools districts hide.

Any bean-counters out there who would like to calculate the ACTUAL per-pupil cost for New Rochelle using the tips provided in the above video?

Show your work!