How much are parents around the country spending on back-to-school supplies? According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, Americans will drop about $8.6 billion this month on pens, notebooks, lunch boxes and more. took a closer look at those costs by surveying nine schools around the country, including . It checked each school鈥檚 recommended 鈥渟upply list鈥� for first, third and fifth graders. The verdict? Arlington tops the informal survey 鈥� will cost $122.
The cheapest list comes from Palmer, Alaska 鈥� where a fifth grader at Butte, Elementary only has to shell out $15. Click on the link below to see the complete results, including what kids are required to bring to school these days.
