EdWeek, a national weekly publication, produces an annual report called, "Quality Counts".  this year it focused on the burgeoning efforts to link funding to educational outcomes.  One of the tables was a ranking of per pupil expenditures.  To see how California compares to the rest of the nation BEFORE the Governor's proposals, click here per pupil expenditures (PUSD's revenue limit is approximately $4980 per pupil).