State funding for Issaquah schools will rise for the second academic year in a row under the McCleary decision following the dearth years of the Great Recession.

Expenditures for the 2014-2015 school year, at more than $195.5 million, will continue to outpace estimated revenues of nearly $193 million for the period. However, the district will enter the year with $19 million, keeping the Issaquah School District ahead. The school board approved the budget.

Additionally, Finance & Operations Chief Jake Kuper reported to the school board Aug. 27 that school enrollment for the year may be greater than projected, raising the state’s investment to the district. District spokesperson L Michelle said she believed the district would have 50 more students than expected.

“That also comes with challenges as to making sure there’s space for more students, but it’s good in terms of the budget,” she said.

Enrollment was already projected to rise more than 2 percent over the previous year, the bulk of those being in the Running Start program.

More than 61 percent of the district’s budget will come from state funding in the coming year. Federal funding will make up more than 3 percent. More than 21 percent will come from the most recent local maintenance and operations levy. More than 13 percent will come from local fees (like school lunch programs) and other agencies.

Though the district has been acclaimed for its performance in the state – 10 Issaquah schools received Washington Achievement Awards last spring – it remains one of the lowest funded state districts in terms of revenue per student. The district receives $9,176 per student, compared to a state district average of $9,919.