United States Food at elementary and secondary schools in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted
MonthlySeasonally adjustedCode US.CPI.M.SA.ITEM-SSFV031A
Latest (y/y)3.3%May 2025
Previous (y/y)3.3%April 2025
Level209.1September 2026
United States Food at elementary and secondary schools in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted was up 3.3% year on year in May 2025, compared with 3.3% in April 2025.
The level stood at 209.1 (index (DECEMBER 2005=100)).
Over the past ten years it has ranged from 1.4% (Aug 2024) to 4.5% (Oct 2024), averaging 3.0%.
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Recent data
| Period | Value | Y/Y % |
|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 209.1 | — |
| May 2026 | 206.7 | — |
| March 2026 | 206.2 | — |
| February 2026 | 206.1 | — |
| January 2026 | 205.1 | — |
| December 2025 | 204.8 | — |
| November 2025 | 204.6 | — |
| October 2025 | 204.5 | — |
| September 2025 | 204.4 | — |
| May 2025 | 202.7 | 3.3 |
| April 2025 | 202.4 | 3.3 |
| March 2025 | 202.5 | 3.3 |
| February 2025 | 202.5 | 3.3 |
| January 2025 | 202.4 | 3.2 |
| December 2024 | 202.4 | 3.3 |
| November 2024 | 202.4 | 3.2 |
| October 2024 | 205.0 | 4.5 |
| September 2024 | 201.7 | 2.9 |
| August 2024 | 197.5 | 1.4 |
| July 2024 | 196.6 | — |
| June 2024 | 196.1 | — |
| May 2024 | 196.1 | — |
| April 2024 | 196.0 | — |
| March 2024 | 196.0 | — |
Last 24 observations. The full history (189 observations) is available through the API.
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obs = r.json()["observations"]About this series
| Latest observation | September 2026 |
|---|---|
| First observation | January 2009 |
| Observations | 189 |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Units | index (DECEMBER 2005=100) |
| Adjustment | Seasonally adjusted |
| 10-year high | 4.5% (Oct 2024) |
| 10-year low | 1.4% (Aug 2024) |
| 10-year average | 3.0% |
| Source agency | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files) |
| Makrognosis code | US.CPI.M.SA.ITEM-SSFV031A |
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FAQ
- What is the current food at elementary and secondary schools in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted in United States?
- The latest reading is 3.3% year on year for May 2025, published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
- Where does this data come from?
- It is collected directly from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files) and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code US.CPI.M.SA.ITEM-SSFV031A.
Last updated 2026-11-13. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files). Original title: “Food at elementary and secondary schools in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted”.