2024 VEA Local Budget Fact Sheets

Welcome to the Virginia Education Association’s Local School Division Budget Fact Sheets Hub

Here, you will find detailed fact sheets for each of the 131 school divisions across Virginia. Using the latest available public data as of July 2024, these fact sheets provide a comprehensive overview of the unique challenges and opportunities facing each division, highlighting key areas where investment is critically needed to ensure every student receives a high-quality education. From budget analysis and spending comparisons to academic outcomes and staffing concerns, these fact sheets are designed to inform educators, parents, and community advocates about the state of education in their localities.

Explore the fact sheet for your school division and learn how targeted investment can make a difference in the educational experiences and outcomes for our students.

Using Fact Sheets for Advocacy

Leverage These Fact Sheets to Drive Positive Change

The fact sheets serve as powerful tools for advocating with superintendents, school boards, and local government officials as they develop their annual budgets. By providing clear, data-driven insights into the specific needs of each school division, you can make a compelling case for increased funding and resource allocation where it’s needed most.

How to Use the Fact Sheets for Advocacy:

1. Engage with Decision-Makers: Share these fact sheets with your superintendent and pro-education school board members to highlight areas where the school division is underfunded or where resources could be better allocated to meet student needs.
2. Support Budget Proposals: Use the data to support proposals for increased funding in critical areas such as teacher salaries, student support services, and infrastructure improvements.
3. Build Community Support: Educate parents, community leaders, and local businesses about the current state of education in your division. Mobilize their support to advocate for necessary changes and investments.
4. Influence Policy: Present these fact sheets during public hearings and budget discussions to ensure that the voices of educators and students are heard and that decisions are made with a clear understanding of the local educational landscape.

These fact sheets are more than just statistics—they are a call to action. Together, we can advocate for the schools our children deserve.