wherever you see a high performing School District you'll find above average home prices...the value is clear.
As you suggested, it isn't just more $$, which is desperately needed, it's adding a little more to fund state and federal programs for volunteers...especially those with experience and time....anecdotally, a 'grandma' my wife I worked alongside in a volunteer food program related how her granddaughter was getting poor grades...so she took some extra time to help her hard working kids by spending a couple of hours with her after school...just focused on making sure she got all her assignments done each day and answering questions...those "D's and C's" turned into "B's and A's" in short order...the ability was always there, she just needed a little help...true story.
Have a very happy Thanksgiving.