Four groups of educational decision makers rated the influence of nine pieces of information on the decsions they made about the educational placement of a handicapped elementary class child. Information regarding the sex, socioeconomic status (SES), and physical attractiveness of the student had an insignificant effect on decisions. Information on academic scores was believed to have a greater influence, with achievement and intelligence scores having a significant effect. Findings are reviewed in light of the recent demonstration that child characteristics such as sex, SES, and attractiveness did influence decisions. (Author)