2025 E-Insights Report

School Funding Adequacy

• Over 2022-2024, Tampa Bay saw a steady but slower rise in per-pupil spending, moving from $9,847 in 2022 to $10,469 in 2024. While improvements are evident, Tampa Bay remains significantly behind higher-ranking MSAs such as San Diego and Baltimore, which maintain leading positions with spending surpassing $15,000.
• Tampa Bay’s rank declined from 13th in 2022 to 16th in 2024, reflecting limited competitiveness against MSAs like Seattle and Portland, which show stronger spending growth. Despite moderate improvements in spending, Tampa Bay’s slower progress highlights challenges in achieving parity with top-performing MSAs.

Trend Over Time

Competitive Position Trend

_{School Funding Adequacy for MSAs. Tracks yearly variation in per-pupil school funding expenditure to analyze adequacy and competitiveness across metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs). Source: County Health Rankings & Roadmaps.}