Inputs
Funding conversion used in this calculator: 1 school (2-year package) = $1,100.00. Equivalent learners per school = 250. Package benchmark sizes: Country 15,000 schools, Region 3,000 schools, District 300 schools.
Impact
Impact Calculator
Convert funding into measurable literacy outcomes and see what report package is included.
Estimated outputs
- Estimated regions covered: 4
- Estimated districts covered: 132
- Full schools funded (2-year package): 818
- Total school-equivalent funded: 818.18
- Partial school coverage: 18.2%
- Teachers trained/coached: 9,818
- Learners supported with literacy: 204,545
- Estimated learners assessed: 81,818
- Visits delivered: 1,636
- Materials produced/printed: 818
- Estimated cost per learner: $4.40
- Full selected-scope benchmark cost: $16,500,000.00
- Coverage of selected-scope benchmark: 5.5%
- Estimated funding gap: $15,600,000.00
- Report included: National quarterly snapshot + FY impact report
Estimated contribution: $900,000 (one-time) • Annualized USD value: $900,000.00
Cost assumptions per school (USD): School Visits $632.00, Training Materials $394.98, Meal Costs $59.26, Facilitation Fee $13.76, Total $1,100.00.
Cost to Support Reading in One School
Transparent pricing that shows exactly what your support delivers, down to the cost per child.
Fund literacy for an entire school for $1,100.00
Based on an average of 250 learners per school.
Only $4.40 per child
Transparent and evidence-linked costing model.
Costs are based on the standard 2-year support package, including 1001 Story Project activation support, and may vary slightly by location, school size, and delivery schedule.
Itemized Cost Breakdown (Per School)
| Item | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| School Support Visits (8 total) | $632.00 |
| Training, Reading & 1001 Story Materials | $394.98 |
| Meal Costs (3 people) | $59.26 |
| Facilitation Fee (Shared) | $13.76 |
| Total Cost Per School | $1,100.00 |
What this means per learner
Assumption: Average 250 learners per school
Calculation: $1,100.00 ÷ 250 = $4.40
| Item | Cost/School | Cost/Learner |
|---|---|---|
| School Support Visits (8 total) | $632.00 | $2.53 |
| Training, Reading & 1001 Story Materials (2 years) | $394.98 | $1.58 |
| Meal Costs (3 people) | $59.26 | $0.24 |
| Facilitation Fee (Shared) | $13.76 | $0.06 |
| Total | $1,100.00 | $4.40 |
For $10, you support approximately 2 learners (based on $4.40 per learner).
What your funding delivers (in plain terms)
Train teachers in structured phonics routines (year 1)
Coach teachers in class through observation + feedback cycles
Track learner progress and strengthen instruction using evidence
Reinforce and sustain routines with leadership support and 1001 Story Project implementation (year 2)
Outcome: Better teaching -> better reading foundations -> stronger fluency and comprehension over time.
Expandable Details
- Year 1 visits: diagnostic + routine setup + coaching + leadership check-ins
- Year 2 visits: reinforcement coaching + remediation support + follow-up planning
- Each visit includes observations, teacher feedback, and agreed next actions
- Implementation is tracked from baseline through endline
Want to fund literacy by region or district instead?
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