BACK TO ALL FINDINGS Business/Finance See the data behind the trends Your copy of the report is ready. Download the PDF 1. Funding Pressure is Increasing but Uneven 43% of districts report significant funding decreases tied to legislation Federal funding remains the least predictable source, while state and local funding are more stable. 2. Forecasting Confidence is Improving 79% of districts say their budget forecasts were very or fairly accurate Districts report greater confidence even as funding unpredictability persists. 3. Planning with Context Improves Accuracy Higher forecast accuracy aligns with: Peer benchmarking Enrollment and location context Scenario and modeling tools Forecast reliability varies more by planning approach than by funding level alone.
