Mississippi School Transportation Data Elements At-a-Glance* (2004-2005 School Year)	updated 12/19/06
Public School Districts**	152
Public School K-12 Students	495,623
Students Transported at Public Expense	439,779
Percent Students Transported	89%
Estimated Annual Student Rides (based on a 180-day school year)	170,588,484
Total School Buses	7,094
Annual K-12 Expenditure (all revenue sources)**	$2.646 bn
K-12 Transportation Expenditure	$N/A
* 2007 School Transportation News Buyer's Guide ** National Education Association, 2003 ***National Association of State Budget Officers, 2005

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Mississippi School Transportation Contacts:

Leonard C. Swilley, director of transportation
Office of Pupil Transportation
Mississippi Department of Education
P.O. Box 771, Room 182
Jackson, MS 39205-0771
601/359-1028
601-359-3184
lswilley@mde.k12.ms.us

Mississippi Association for Pupil Transportation
Audrae Barnes, secretary
301 Mannie St.
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
601/583-2857
601-582-6666
550 members, comprised of school bus contractors, transportation administrators, supervisors, mechanics. Founded in 1986, association meets quarterly and holds annual conference.

Mississpi Head Start Contacts:

Mississippi Head Start Association
Arvern Moore, president
770/490-9198

State Laws: Click here to find the state laws governing school transportation in Mississippi: .