School district · Wayne County, MI
Detroit City School District's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended June 30, 2024), Detroit City School District took in $261 million and spent $86.1 million.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Detroit City School District's money comes from property tax.A typical school district gets 28%.
School district taxes75%
Federal tax money6.1%
Grants from Washington, paid for by the federal taxes residents also pay.
State tax money1.0%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
Fines and other18%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Detroit City School District's spending goes to interest on debt.A typical school district spends 1.1%.
Spending by category100%
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
Detroit City School District. U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, individual unit file, fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.
What this covers. The money of Detroit City 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.