Education

Guide to federal and state education statistics and reports.

The primary purpose of the Digest of Education Statistics is to provide a compilation of statistical information covering the broad field of American education from prekindergarten through graduate school. The Digest includes a selection of data from many sources, both government and private, and draws especially on the results of surveys and activities carried out by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.

The National Center for Education Research (NCER) supports rigorous research that addresses the nation’s most pressing education needs, from early childhood to adult education.

New York City School Districts Data: Accountability and Overview Report, which shows district/school profile data, accountability statuses, and data on accountability measures like English language arts, mathematics, science, and graduation rate.

Includes Condition of Education, Digest of Education Statistics, HS Dropout and Completion Rates, Youth Indicators, and other summary reports.

"Each year we draw from our most recent data collection and research actitivities to address timely issues higher education, with special value for institutions that participate in NSSE. In addition to new findings, we feature related webinars, examples of institutional use, suggestions for institutional assessment, faculty insights, and more."

"IPEDS data are submitted at the aggregated-level from postsecondary institutions and do not have student-level information. Institutions submit data through 12 interrelated survey components about general higher education topics for 3 reporting periods."

"This project examines data that provide a foundation from which the higher education community and its many stakeholders can draw insights, raise new questions, and make the case for why race and ethnicity still matter in American higher education."

"The states and federal government provide substantial resources for higher education, to support institutions, promote research, and improve access and affordability for students and families. The mechanisms include spending programs, tax provisions, and direct-to-consumer lending. The research and analysis collected here explore how the U.S. funds postsecondary education, how that support varies across levels of government, how students and families interact with lending programs, and the challenges associated with student debt."

A historical trend report.

"The Pell Institute for the Study of Opportunity in Higher Education, sponsored by the Council for Opportunity in Education, conducts and disseminates research and policy analysis to encourage policymakers, educators, and the public to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for low-income, first-generation, and disabled college students. The Pell Institute is the first research institute to specifically examine the issues affecting educational opportunity for this growing population."

Lists of numerous databases that provide data and resources on topics such as right to education, literacy, inclusion in education, global citizenship, education statistics, and other topics.

"The UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) is the official and trusted source of internationally-comparable data on education, science, culture and communication. As the official statistical agency of UNESCO, the UIS produces a wide range of state-of-the-art databases to fuel the policies and investments needed to transform lives and propel the world towards its development goals."

"The World Bank EdStats (Education Statistics) portal is your comprehensive data and analysis source for key topics in education such as access, completion, learning, expenditures, policy, and equity. Data sources include administrative country data from UIS; international learning assessments (PISA, TIMSS, PIRLS, PIAAC, and EGRA) and three regional learning assessments (SACMEQ, PASEC, LLECE); World Bank databases, household surveys such as LSMS, DHS, MICS surveys."

"The OECD's work on education helps individuals and nations to identify and develop the knowledge and skills that drive better jobs and better lives, generate prosperity and promote social inclusion."