| Year | State PPE | Federal PPE | Local PPE | Total PPE |
| 2011-2012 | $5,361.41 | $1,181.99 | $1,893.04 | $8,436.44 |
| 2010-2011 | $5,161.73 | $1,354.63 | $1,897.93 | $8,414.29 |
| 2009-2010 | $5,231.67 | $1,289.14 | $1,930.62 | $8,451.43 |
| 2008-2009 | $5,703.70 | $884.99 | $2,123.31 | $8,712.00 |
| 2007-2008 | $5,616.02 | $830.49 | $2,075.15 | $8,521.66 |
| 2006-2007 | $5,273.88 | $809.49 | $1,934.05 | $8,017.42 |
| 2005-2006 | $4,903.60 | $819.41 | $1,873.14 | $7,596.15 |
| 2004-2005 | $4,726.64 | $789.30 | $1,811.66 | $7,327.60 |
| 2003-2004 | $4,563.11 | $726.08 | $1,716.94 | $7,006.13 |
Source: NC Department of Public Instruction, “NC Statistical Profile: Table 24 Per Pupil Expenditure Ranking [Online]” (includes child nutrition)