Agarry, Rachael OjimaOlowonirejuaro, Oladoyin A.2019-06-072019-06-072018-06978-33641-2-Xhttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/2064At any level of education, particularly at the pre-primary and primary school, effective administration is pivotal for achieving the programmes’ set goals as well as the overall learning outcomes of the learners. This study investigated the determinant factors of effective administration of early childhood and primary schools in Kwara State, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. Four hundred and two (402) headteachers participated in the study. Two validated instruments titled “Rating Scale on Factors Influencing Effective School Administration (RSFIESA)” and “Headteachers’ School Administration Scale (HTSAS)” were used to collect data in this study. The data generated were analysed using Regression Analysis. Findings of this study revealed that personnel, physical facilities, finance as well as school/family/community relationship significantly influence the effective administration of early childhood and primary schools in Kwara State. Recommendations were made based on the outcomes of the study.enPersonnelPhysical facilitiesFinanceSchool/family/community relationshipSchool administrationArticle