A look at how the Georgia's Quality Basic Education formula provides funding for Chatham
County schools. The information on this page explains how QBE funding is calculated by
the State of Georgia. The next page shows where the calculation is shown on the QBE sheet.

These two pages are intended to be viewed at the same time to make QBE simple.

Count the full time equivalent of students at each school for each education program

Since different programs vary in their cost of operation, the State assigns an appropriate weight to reflect these differences. The T&E factor takes into consideration Chatham County teachers’ years of experience and level of education to increase the program weights. The revenue amounts per student and Chatham County’s T&E factor can be found on the Georgia DOE website.

Multiply the number of students counted in each QBE program x the Per Student Revenue Amount x Chatham County’s Training & Experience Factor

Indirect school district costs (Maintenance, School/Central Administration, Media and Professional Development)

The State of Georgia requires that Chatham County levy 5 mills (Local 5 Mill Share) locally to support education and this 5 mills is deducted from QBE Formula Earnings.

In past years as a result of the difficult economic environment, the State of Georgia has occasionally identified budget reductions to K‐12 Education in Georgia called Austerity Cuts.

The calculation in Steps 1-6 Result in Total QBE Formula Earnings

Chatham County currently has State Categorical Grant funding for Transportation and Nursing