The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.
Learn more about NCESA Look at Trends in Undergraduate Nonfederal Grant and Scholarship Aid, 2003–04 Through 2015–16
These tables present the percentage of undergraduates who received nonfederal grant and scholarship aid and the average amounts received, by aid type (need- or merit-based), source (state, institution, or employer), and selected student and institutional characteristics. » More info
A look at public and private K–12 schools in the U.S.
The 2017–18 National Teacher and Principal Survey (NTPS) is a state and nationally representative sample survey of public and private K–12 schools, principals, and teachers in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. » More info
Many states participating in the SLFS are able to report complete personnel and/or nonpersonnel expenditure data for a reasonably high percentage of their schools. » More info
Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and dual-enrollment courses are generally regarded as academically rigorous courses for high school students. » 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.
Data Snapshot
The U.S. PIRLS overall average reading score of fourth-grade students was 549. This score was higher than the PIRLS scale centerpoint, which is set at 500 points.
SOURCE: International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA), Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS), 2016.
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The 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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