Illinois' School Funding Formula--A Mathematical and Geometrical Analysis.

Toenjes, Laurence A.

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Publication Date: 1982

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Illinois' School Funding Formula--A Mathematical and Geometrical Analysis.

Toenjes, Laurence A.

Journal of Education Finance, v8 n2 p170-91 Fall 1982

Compares Illinois' funding formula with a mathematical model for resource compensating formulas. Describes the variables used (including district enrollment, wealth, tax effort, and state guaranteed valuation). Uses graphs to illustrate varying equity effects of the formula for K-12, K-8, and high school districts, both statewide and in selected regions. (RW)

Descriptors: Assessed Valuation, Average Daily Attendance, Educational Equity (Finance), Elementary Secondary Education, Equalization Aid, Graphs, Income, Mathematical Models, School Districts, State Aid, Tax Rates

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Illinois

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