Size of school district does not appear to be a determining factor in economy and improved education in Rhode Island. (Author)

School districts in Texas have reduced costs and increased efficiency by regionalizing their driver education programs. (Author)

A case study utilizing cross sectional regression analysis to predict whether or not the correct expenditures are being made for school athletics. Regressions are run for athletic cost per pupil vs school population, number of coaching assignments vs school population, and coaching expenditures vs coaching assignments. (DN)

Index data is based on detailed budget reports from 1,181 school districts, carefully controlled for geographical location, student population, and expenditure levels. (Author)

Presents a detailed State-by-State and regional breakdown of expenditure by public elementary and secondary schools for instructional materials and equipment during the school year 1972-73. The total figure was almost $1.5 billion, or $32.04 per student, by far the greater part of this being for materials rather than equipment. (WM)

Compares the national average per pupil expenditure from a sample of 2,100 school districts for the school years 1967-68 through 1972-73. Cost categories used are administration, instruction, and attendance service, as well as total per pupil expenditure. These average costs are also compared by geographical region and by school district size. (JH)