Status and Trends in the Education of Racial and Ethnic Groups 2016
This report profiles current conditions and recent trends in the education of students by racial and ethnic group. » More info
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.
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NCES Releases Data Point Report Examining Undergraduates Who Didn’t Apply for Financial Aid
This Data Point is based on data from the 2011–12 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:12), a large, nationally representative sample survey of postsecondary students that includes data on the application for and receipt of financial aid. » More info
These three Data Points look at trends in bullying at school over time, both overall and by student gender, trends in student exposure to hate-related words at school over time, and reports of bullying at school and other unfavorable conditions at school. » More info
Persistence and Attainment among Postsecondary Subbaccalaureate Students
This Data Points looks at the 2004-to-2009 rate of persistence and attainment of postsecondary students who were seeking subbaccalaureate credentials in occupational fields of study. » More info
NCES Video Highlights
The Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) is a large-scale international study of adult skills and life experiences. Watch our new video to find out how the skills of U.S. adults compare with those of adults in other countries, and how skills vary within three important groups in the U.S. population: the unemployed, young adults, and older adults.
Data Snapshot
The U.S. average score on PISA 2012 Problem Solving was 508, which was higher than the OECD-PS average of 500.
SOURCE: Key findings from PISA 2012 Problem Solving: United States
The Condition of Education
Browse key indicators on the condition of education in the United States at all levels, including prekindergarten, elementary and secondary, and postsecondary. The COE summarizes important developments and trends using the latest statistics, which are updated as data become available.
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