Rasmussen: Taxpayers Not Getting Money's Worth from Public Schools

Rasmussen Reports: Voters overwhelmingly believe that taxpayers are not getting a good return on what they spend on public education, and just one-in-three voters think spending more will make a difference.

Nationally, the United States spends an average of about $9,000 per student per year. A new Rasmussen Reports  survey finds:

• 11% of voters - taxpayers are getting a good return on that investment
• 72% of voters - taxpayers are not getting their money’s worth
• 16% are undecided

Will spending more money for schools and educations programs kae a difference?

• 34% of voters - student performance will improve
• 41% of voters - increased spending will not lead to improves student performance
• 25% aren’t sure

Most Democrats (63%) agree with the majority of Republicans (78%) and voters not affiliated with either party (77%) that taxpayers are not getting their money’s worth from the current investment. For complete Rasmussen Reports survey results click here!

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