US Back to School Calculator
Estimate back-to-school supply costs by grade level. Get a checklist of supplies for K-12 students with estimated costs and track your shopping progress.
Back-to-School Calculator
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Cost Per Child
$90.00
Total Cost
$90.00
Supply Checklist
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Pencils (#2)
2 boxes
Colored pencils
1 box
Markers
1 box
Glue sticks
box
Notebooks
4-6
Folders/dividers
6
Backpack
1
Ruler
1
Pencil case
1
Calculator (basic)
1
Highlighters
pack
Eraser
pack
Index cards
2 packs
Tissue (boxes)
3 boxes
Estimated Cost by Grade
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade$65.00
3rd - 5th Grade$90.00
6th - 8th Grade$125.00
9th - 12th Grade$180.00
Money-Saving Tips
- • Check teacher lists: Some supplies may already be in the classroom
- • Sales timing: Shop after-school-starts sales for better deals
- • Bulk buying: Team up with other parents for bulk discounts
- • Generic brands: Store brands work just as well
- • Tax-free holidays: Many states have back-to-school tax-free weekends
- • Used items: Backpacks and bags can be reused from siblings
- • Calculators: For older grades, check if phones/devices can substitute
Cost Includes
- ✓ Writing supplies (pencils, pens, markers)
- ✓ Paper products (notebooks, folders, paper)
- ✓ Organization (binders, dividers, planner)
- ✓ Tools (ruler, calculator, compass)
- ✓ Backpack
- ✓ Basic tech items (younger grades: USB drives; older: laptop assumed separate)