Data Analysis & Reporting Flashcards

Under federal McKinney-Vento requirements, transportation data must be tracked for which student group?

Answer: Students experiencing homelessness

McKinney-Vento requires transportation to the school of origin for homeless students, making tracking of those trips and costs essential.

A district's average ride time rose from 28 to 34 minutes after a bell-time change. What percent increase is this?

Answer: About 21%

Percent change is (34 − 28) / 28 ≈ 21%.

Which report is most useful for deciding when to replace aging buses?

Answer: Life-cycle cost analysis comparing maintenance cost per mile by bus age

Life-cycle cost analysis shows when rising operating and repair costs make replacement more economical.

Benchmarking a district's transportation costs is most valid when comparing against which group?

Answer: Peer districts with similar size, density, and service requirements

Peer districts with similar characteristics provide a fair basis for cost comparison.

Stop-arm violation counts collected by camera are best used in reports to do what?

Answer: Identify high-risk locations and support enforcement and stop relocation

Violation data pinpoints dangerous stops and supports law enforcement and routing decisions.

Which data element is required in drug and alcohol testing program records for CDL drivers under FMCSA rules?

Answer: Random testing selection and results

FMCSA Part 382 requires employers to keep records of random selections and test results.

When presenting transportation data to parents and the public, what is the best practice?

Answer: Use aggregated, de-identified data with clear visuals

Aggregated, de-identified data protects privacy while communicating results clearly.