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Chambers, Jay G. – 1978
This report presents both a methodology for educational cost index computation and empirical evidence for determining the extent to which Missouri school district expenditures are beyond the control of local decision-makers. The author demonstrates considerable stability in the teachers' salary index from 1974-75 to 1975-76. The report extends…
Descriptors: Administrators, Cost Indexes, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematical Models
Chambers, Jay G.; Vincent, Phillip E. – 1978
Researchers construct a cost of education index and, using Missouri data, estimate differences across school districts in the cost of teachers, administrators, and transportation services. Components of the conceptual framework for the index include salaries, variables within a district's control (such as personnel characteristics or the number of…
Descriptors: Administrator Characteristics, Administrators, Community Characteristics, Cost Indexes
Peer reviewedChambers, Jay G. – Journal of Human Resources, 1978
Based on estimates of differences in costs for school personnel and transportation in Missouri school districts, a cost-of-education index is computed, patterns of cost variation examined, and the impact of state aid allocations determined. Some conclusions are drawn as to implementing a cost index as part of school finance policy. (MF)
Descriptors: Cost Estimates, Cost Indexes, Educational Finance, Elementary Secondary Education
