Pupil funding model (Elevpengsmodell)

The municipality's model for allocating resources to schools. Can be equal per pupil or needs-based.

The pupil funding model (elevpengsmodell) describes how the municipality distributes financial resources to its schools. There are different models: equal per pupil (all receive the same amount) or needs-based (schools with more challenging conditions receive more).

Socioeconomic weighting

An increasing number of municipalities use socioeconomic weighting — schools with many pupils from disadvantaged areas receive more money per pupil. The weighting is often based on parents' education level, income, and migration background.

Related terms

Cost per student (Kostnad per elev) The municipality's total cost for compulsory school per student per year. Ranges from under SEK 100,000 to over SEK 200,000. School voucher (Skolpeng) The amount the municipality pays per pupil to the school the pupil attends. The funding follows the pupil, regardless of whether the school is municipal or independent. Equity grant (Likvärdighetsbidraget) A government grant targeted at schools with the greatest challenges, based on students' socio-economic background.

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