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................................................................................................................................................................. 3  \nHow We Define Rural ................................................................................................................................................. 3  \nWhy This Report .......................................................................................................................................................... 3  \nOverview ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4  \nFederal and State Funding ........................................................................................................................................ 4  \nCurrent Per-Pupil Expenditures ................................................................................................................................ 5  \nPoverty and Geographic Isolation ........................................................................................................................... 6  \nPersonnel Costs ......................................................................................................................................................... 10  \nPolicy and Practice Box 1: Equity Advocacy .............................................................................................................. 13  \nSpecial Education Services ...................................................................................................................................... 15  \nPolicy and Practice Box 2: Collaborating Purchasing ................................................................................................. 16  \nInstructional Materials and Technology ..................................................................................................................... 17  \nExtracurricular Programs ............................................................................................................................................19  \nFacilities and Transportation .................................................................................................................................... 21  \nPolicy and Practice Box 3: Community Engagement ............................................................................................... 22  \nProfessional Development ........................................................................................................................................ 23  \nPolicy and Practice Box 4: Grant Pursuit ................................................................................................................. 24  \nConclusions ............................................................................................................................................................... 25  \nReferences ............................................................................................................................................................... 26  \n2  \n© 2025 National School Boards Association, All Rights Reserved  \nIntroduction  \nRural schools make up 28% of all schools in the United States, serving over 9 million students (NCES, 2018; Thomas, 2023). Addressing the unique cost drivers, service gaps, and funding disparities between rural and nonrural districts is crucial to ensuring equitable learning opportunities for all students.  \nHow We Define Rural  \nRural areas in the United States are generally characterized by sparse populations, geographic isolation from urban centers, and low housing density. According to the U.S. Census Bureau,“97 percent of the country’s landmass is rural, but only 19.3 percent of the population lives there”(U.S. Census Bureau, 2017) . 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