Unfortunately we have never had children but have had to pay property taxes all our lives to put children thru school. It is amazing how much money is going to schools. I'd be more concerned about what we are getting for our money. What is the U.S. position in education in regard to math, science, ect. with the rest of the world. What are those countries paying per student compared to us. What percent of each dollar goes toward salary? The questions go on and on.