If your back-to-school shopping was more expensive this time around, you’re not alone.
A survey by coupon website CouponBirds found parents and teachers across the country expected to spend more on school supplies in 2025 than they did in 2024.
The average amount nationwide that parents planned to spend on back-to-school shopping was $774 per child in 2025, up 10% from $701 per child in 2024. At the same time, teachers expected to spend an average of $1,021 of their own money on classroom supplies, up 12% from $915 in 2024.
However, the costs can vary widely by state. Here’s more about back-to-school spending in South Dakota.
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How much do South Dakota parents spend on back-to-school shopping?
In South Dakota, parents expected to spend an average of $581 per child in 2025 for back-to-school supplies, up 12% from $519 in 2024, the survey results say.
Where do parents spend the most on school supplies?
These are the states where parents expected to spend the most per child on school supplies in 2025, according to CouponBirds.
How much do South Dakota teachers spend on classroom supplies?
Teachers in South Dakota expected to spend an average of $569 out of their own pockets in 2025 for classroom supplies, up 13% from $502 in 2024.
The average teacher salary in South Dakota is $56,328, which is 46th out of the 50 states, according to the National Education Association.
Where do teachers spend the most on classroom supplies?
These are the states where teachers expected to spend more of their own money on classroom supplies in 2025, according to CouponBirds.
This article originally appeared on Sioux Falls Argus Leader: How much South Dakota parents are spending on back-to-school shopping
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