The categorization reveals the primary areas of expenditure for Chicago Public Schools:
Category Vendor Count Total Spend
Educational Resources & Supplies 443 $936,151,515
Transportation 117 $796,053,744
Individual/Contractor 1,243 $366,104,302
Facilities & Maintenance 100 $224,048,221
Professional Services 256 $200,246,022
Technology & Software 243 $139,656,712
General Business Services 444 $98,475,565
Student Services & Programs 288 $70,069,726
Retail & Office Supplies 46 $50,736,384
Food & Catering 66 $27,988,510
Travel & Events 75 $10,858,266
Other/Miscellaneous 962 $266,022,238