The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.
Learn more about NCESOverview of the Middle Grades Longitudinal Study of 2017-18 (MGLS:2017)
The Overview Technical Report provides general information about the Middle Grades Longitudinal Study of 2017-18 (MGLS:2017) and the data files and technical documentation that will be available separately through a research and development (R&D) license. » More info
Updated tables released with new and historical data on wide-ranging education topics
A new release of tables from the Digest of Education Statistics provides information on large school districts, teacher characteristics, high school course taking and completion, postsecondary degrees, adult education, and more. » More info
New Data Released on Public and Private Schools, Principals, and Teachers
A new data file release from the 2020-21 National Teacher and Principal Survey (NTPS) provides information about U.S. public and private elementary and secondary schools and their staff. » More info
U.S. Outlying Area Public Schools’ Experiences with COVID-19: December 2022
The December 2022 School Pulse Panel (SPP) Outlying Area release provides information on learning recovery strategies, tutoring offerings, learning mode offerings, and quarantine prevalence, as reported by school staff in public schools in the U.S. Outlying Areas. » More info
NCES Video Highlights
The Condition of Education is an annual report to Congress summarizing important developments and trends in the U.S. education system. The report presents 50 indicators on topics ranging from prekindergarten through postsecondary education, as well as labor force outcomes and international comparisons. Discover how you can use the Condition of Education to stay informed about the latest education data.
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Condition of Education
Browse key indicators on the condition of education in the United States at all levels, from prekindergarten through postsecondary, as well as labor force outcomes and international comparisons. The indicators summarize important developments and trends using the latest statistics, which are updated throughout the year as new data become available.
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