School district · East Baton Rouge Parish, LA
Baker School District's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year, Baker School District took in $23.7 million and spent $33.6 million.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Baker School District's money comes from sales tax.Most school districts with fewer than 5,000 students get none.
School district taxes32%
Fees for services0.7%
What's in fees for servicesOther school charges and school lunches
- Other school charges$167 thousand
- School lunches$1 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
State tax money66%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
County and local tax money0.2%
Money passed on by the county or other local governments.
Fines and other1.4%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Baker School District's spending goes to local governments.A typical school district with fewer than 5,000 students spends 1.3%.
Spending by category100%
What's in schools and collegesElementary and secondary schools
- Elementary and secondary schools$30.1 million
What's in sent to other local governmentsSent to school districts
- Sent to school districts$3.1 million
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
Baker School District. U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, individual unit file.
What this covers. The money of Baker School District itself. Other governments that serve the same area (the city, county, school district and state) are separate and not included. Borrowing, transfers between a government's own funds, and pension trust funds are not counted as revenue.