Athieno Suzan2026-04-292026-04-292024Athieno, S. (2024). School funding and pupils’ performance in selected universal primary schools in Nagongera Town Council, Tororo District [Research report]. Busitema University.https://bdears.busitema.ac.ug/handle/123456789/1771The study examined the influence of School Funding on Pupils’ Performance in Universal Primary education schools in Nagongera town council. The objectives of study were; examine the various types of funding, fund allocation and Disbursement, effect of fund utilization and pupil performance and to assess the effect of funding on pupils’ performance in UPE schools in Nagongera town council. Across sectional survey design was used to collect data from 136 respondents who included head teachers, teachers, and members of the school management committees in UPE schools, District education officer, and inspector of schools in Tororo District. A questionnaire and interview guide was used to gather data from the respondents. The study found that there are various sources and types of funding in UPE schools, the major one being donations, grants and PTA among others. The study also found that the funds allocated and disbursed to schools was termly, inadequate and that there was delay in disbursement of funds. The study also established that fund utilization influenced pupils’ performance in UPE schools. The researcher also found that funding enhances pupils’ performance in UPE schools in Nagongera town council. The researcher concluded that there are several sources and types of school funding in UPE schools in Nagongera town council such as government grants, donations and school projects among others. It was also concluded that the allocation and disbursement of funds by the government to UPE schools was not very effective due to delays and inadequate release of funds. The study also concluded that utilization of funds in UPE schools in Nagongera town council significantly influences the performance of pupils in UPE schools, and that Funding enhances the performance of pupils in UPE schools in Nagongera town council. The following recommendations were made: The management and administration of UPE schools especially those in Nagongera town council, should make active resource mobilization especially financial resources from the different stake holders. The study recommended that the government and other stake holders involved in allocation and disbursement of funds should allocate adequate resources and make timely release and disbursement of funds to UPE schools. School administration and management of UPE schools should monitor effective utilization of funds by strictly following the votes and making of proper accountability reports to enhance the performance of Pupils in UPE schools in the study area. The government and foundation bodies of the selected UPE schools should put in place proper funding strategies and ensure that the funds received by the selected UPE schools are put to proper use.en-USThesis