Based on data from two Educational Research Service surveys, this article compares salaries and fringe benefits of school business officials with those of teachers and other administrators and with cost of living increases. Chief business officials' salaries depend on the geographic region, district enrollment size, and district per pupil…

For the past 9 years, a study conducted by the Educational Research Service has provided a consistent and reliable means for comparing local school budgets throughout the nation. Three figures and 2 tables provide summary data. The last table shows an analysis with 48 separate budget categories that administrators can use to compare their budgets.…

Since 1980, Educational Research Service has conducted extensive surveys of school district revenues and expenditures. National and regional revenues are displayed in three figures and two tables. For comparative purposes, a table of 48 separate budget categories with per pupil expenditure and percent of current expenditures is provided. (MLF)