Educational Cost Differentials and the Allocation of State Aid for Elementary/Secondary Education

Jay G. Chambers

Journal of Human Resources, 1978, vol. 13, issue 4, 459-481

Abstract: The cost of obtaining education inputs generally will vary among school districts in a state. Educators and state legislators increasingly are concerned over whether and how to compensate school districts for variations in education costs. This paper reports on some empirical estimates of differences in the costs of teachers', administrators', and transportation services across school districts within the State of Missouri. Based on these estimates, an overall cost-of-education index is computed, the patterns of cost variation are examined, and the impact of state aid allocations is determined. In addition some conclusions are drawn regarding the stability of the index over time and various other aspects related to the implementation of a cost index as part of school finance policy.

Date: 1978
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