Number: RL34721 Title: Elementary and Secondary Education Act: An Analytical Review of the Allocation Formulas Authors: Wayne C. Riddle and Rebecca R. Skinner, Domestic Social Policy Division Abstract: This report discusses and analyzes the current allocation formulas for ESEA programs in the first three categories listed above. It provides the following: (1) a description of general categories of factors used in the ESEA's allocation formulas; (2) descriptions of each program's formula(s); and (3) analyses of general patterns and issues related to these formulas. Pages: 90 Date: October 23, 2008