A regression analysis of per pupil current expenditures across public elementary schools in Hawaii indicates that Hawaii's system of full State funding of its schools has not completely eliminated a positive correlation between expenditures and family income. This correlation is the result of a direct relation between teacher salary expenditures…

To help educators understand the Hawaiian system of school finance, this article reviews previous studies, describes the state government's role in the budgetary process, and discusses statewide funding impacts in comparison with other urban school districts and states having similar per capita income and student achievement ratings. Includes two…

This report describes the historical development of Hawaii's Public Education System with emphasis on State funding. The report discusses (1) the development of a unified Statewide school system; (2) some problems, difficulties, and successes in providing State support and operation of all schools; (3) the plan for allocation of funds to the…