Oklahoma School Transportation Data Elements At-a-Glance* (2004-2005 School Year)	updated 12/19/06
Public School Districts**	541
Public School K-12 Students	622,857
Students Transported at Public Expense	347,546
Percent Students Transported	56%
Estimated Annual Student Rides (based on 175-day school year)	132,841,170
District-Owned Buses	7,613
Contractor-Owned Buses	125
Total School Buses	7,738
Annual K-12 Expenditure (all revenue sources)**	$3.028 bn
K-12 Transportation Funding (supplement only)	$23,386,199
*2007 School Transportation News Buyer's Guide **National Education Association, 2003 ***National Association of State Budget Officers, 2005

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Oklahoma School Transportation Contacts:

Randy McLerran
state director Transportation/student transfers
Oklahoma State Dept. Of Education
2500 N. Lincoln Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4599
405/521-3472
405-522-3559
randy_mclerran@sde.state.ok.us

Oklahoma Association for Pupil Transportation
405/789-3244
430 members, comprised of school bus contractors, transportation administrators, mechanics, and bus drivers.Founded in 1975, association meets monthly, holds annual conference.

Oklahoma Head Start Contacts:

Oklahoma Head Start Association
Jeff Alexander, president
580/924-5331
jalexander@bigfive.org

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