Here's how much parents and teachers spend on school supplies

Students started back at school last month, and according to new data, parents and teachers alike spend hundreds of dollars on school supplies.

Indiana teachers actually spend more money out-of-pocket on their classrooms than in other states, according to research by the coupon site CouponBirds .

Here's how much parents and teachers are spending on back to school shopping on average and around the country.

What are teachers spending on classroom supplies?

Teachers are now covering about $1,021 annually from their own wallets to fund classroom supplies — a notable rise from the $915 they spent in 2024. To help manage these growing costs, 30% of educators have taken on second jobs, up from 26% the previous year.

What teachers are buying (out-of-pocket)

Classroom consumables (paper