Looking to save money on your back-to-school shopping? Six of the nine school supplies we rounded up at Five Below cost $1 each, while the remaining three are $5 or less.
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Ready to see what we’re talking about? Here are nine inexpensive back-to-school items you’ll need to buy before they sell out at Five Below.
School Art Box
- Price: $1
Put the school art box to work storing your art supplies or use it for general classroom essentials like pens, pencils and erasers. Each box has a snap closure and is available in pink or blue.
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Math Ruler Set
- Price: $1
Enrolled in geometry class this semester? Bring along the math ruler set. Each four-piece package includes a protractor, ruler and two triangles for the shockingly low price of $1.
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Flexible Ruler
- Price: $1
The competitively priced flexible ruler is in low stock at Five Below. Hurry to snag one (or more) for your school supply shopping lists in blue, green or red.
Gem Topper Pen
- Price: $1
Write in style with a gem topper pen. These pretty pens are actually 25 cents cheaper to buy than similar diamond jewel ballpoint pens sold at Dollar Tree.
Colorful Erasers
- Price: $1
Take your pick of the assorted colorful erasers available at Five Below. Shoppers receive four erasers in every package, coming out to 25 cents per eraser.
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2-In-1 Sharpener
- Price: $1
Just what exactly does a 2-in-1 sharpener do? According to this item’s packaging, it allows you to sharpen pencils and comes with an eraser to wipe out mistakes. A must to add to your student’s pencil box ahead of a busy semester.
Mini Desk Lamp
- Price: $3
Light up your dorm desk with a mini desk lamp. Available in classic and flower shapes, these lamps come with three LR41 batteries and emit plenty of warm lighting to brighten up hours spent studying.
Ripcord Backpack
- Price: $5
Save money on backpack costs without compromising quality when you shop for the ripcord backpack. Similar styles can cost $20 or more at competing retailers. Every backpack features a large interior pocket and two mesh pockets on the sides.
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Lunch Bag With Pocket
- Price: $5
Don’t miss your chance to pick up a lunch bag for $5 at Five Below. Each bag comes with a handle and a side pocket for holding drinks or utensil containers.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of Aug. 8, 2025, and are subject to change.
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