The statistics presented in this report relate for the most part to the public elementary and secondary schools. In no case have the statistics of colleges, universities, and professional schools been included. A few figures are included, however, for kindergarten and private elementary and secondary schools. The information contained herein was…

The biennial survey presents statistics and discussion for 1953-54 on broad-range education, state school systems, city school systems, and higher education, for 1952-53 on special education for exceptional children, and for 1953-54 for public school libraries. Topics include numbers of educational and administrative units, number of schools,…

The survey data on Colorado's academic libraries is organized by sector (i.e., public or private) and board (e.g., University of Colorado, State Board of Agriculture, Colorado Community College and Occupational Education System). There are library-by-library statistics and summary figures for boards and sectors. Full-time equivalent (FTE) student…

The data published in this volume were taken from the 1993 Annual Reports submitted by public libraries in Texas. This volume contains only local library statistics, county statistics, and summary data for the state and for the 10 library systems. Directory information and summary statistics formerly published in the statbook are contained in…

Statistics about public and association libraries in New York State are compiled from information supplied by libraries and systems throughout the state. The following tables provide information about the 734 libraries in the systems and the 2 that are not system members: (1) Comparative Study; (2) System Summary (including Public Outlets); (3)…

The first of the two reports contained in this document is a preliminary analysis, by Dr. James Cobbe, of the data collected on an extension of a study of the upgrading program for primary school (Sekolah Dasar, or SD) to Diploma Dua (D2) using the Swadana (fully self-financed) delivery system. The extension of the study covers the six current…

The estimates in this publication are key statistics reported early in the 1994-95 school year. They include the numbers of students, teachers and high school graduates for public elementary and secondary schools, and total revenues and expenditures for the operation of public elementary and secondary schools. The public school estimates consist…

This paper outlines reasons for the apparent discrepancy between public- and private-school cost per student. The paper compares one public and one private school system in Palm Beach, Florida--Palm Beach County Schools and Lake Worth Christian Schools. It argues that public schools are more expensive because of the many categories of student…

This paper describes ways in which the public school district can cut costs, similar to those utilized by the private sector in a shrinking economy. One strategy is to generate new revenue and protect old revenue from erosion through "ad valorem" taxation of real property. Between appraisal years, schools districts can actively seek out…

Comprised primarily of data tables, this fact book provides a detailed and historical view of Virginia's Patrick Henry Community College (PHCC), focusing on enrollment and graduation outcomes, grade distribution, program productivity, and fiscal efficiency. Following a brief preface, the following tables are presented: (1) an overview of PHCC…

Education is the key for economic growth and social development in developing countries. This paper presents findings of a study that analyzed the impact of overall educational expenditures on economic growth in developing nations. It also identifies the levels of education that should be allocated more public expenditures. The study used…

EDPMS stands for the Department of Education Payment Management System. It is the central repository for grant payment transactions to recipients of financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education through Financial Service, Washington, D.C. This guide provides information on systems operations and procedures for grants or contracts that…

The estimates in this publication are key statistics reported early in the 1995-96 school year. The early estimates system is designed to allow the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) to report selected key statistics early in the school year using information collected from public school state education agencies. These estimates…

This instructional module is designed to teach training managers how to calculate training costs, measure the effectiveness of training, and determine the cost effectiveness of training. It is organized in three parts. Part 1 points out why some training managers are reluctant to determine the cost effectiveness of training. It discusses the need…

This paper presents findings of a study that analyzed the trends that will shape the California budget over the next decade. The study assumed that current demographic and economic trends, tax policies, and mandated spending programs will continue through the next decade, and projects their implications for state general-fund revenues and spending…