Per pupil spending on education was seven times higher in 2000 than in 1940 after adjusting for inflation.

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According to the National Center for Education Statistics, per pupil spending in the U.S. was around $41 in 1940 (adjusted for inflation), while it was around $10,000 in 2000. $10,000 divided by $41 equals approximately 244, which means per pupil spending was about 244 times higher in 2000 than in 1940.

Per Pupil Spending on Education Was Seven Times Higher in 2000