Back-to-school budgeting is averaging down in the low-single digits for 2025 as shoppers become more value-minded and spread dollars across the season compared to last year’s July pull forward, according to Deloitte’s 2025 Back-to-School Survey. Based on responses from 1,203 parents over May 21-30, the average spend per child stands at $570 for ‘25, down 3% from $586 in ‘24. The figure continues to drop from the inflation-driven peaks during the supply chain crisis, with the ‘24 figure down 2% from $597 in ‘23, which was down 10% from $661 in ... Log in to view full article.