In 2008, Armstrong School District administration reported that per pupil spending was $13,037 which ranked 174th among Pennsylvania's 501 school districts. In 2010, the District's per pupil spending had increased to $14,593.76. In 2011, Pennsylvania's per pupil spending was $13,467, ranking 6th in the United States. In 2007, the Pennsylvania per pupil total expenditures was reported as $12,759. In 2011, Pennsylvania's per pupil spending was $13,467, ranking 6th in the United States. In 2007, the Pennsylvania per pupil total expenditures was reported as $12,759.