The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.
Learn more about NCESThe Methodology Behind the Split-Sample Administration of the 2019 School Crime Supplement
This survey documentation includes a review of the development of the 2019 SCS questionnaire, the methodology developed for the split-half administration, and the initial results from the 2019 SCS split-half experiment including analysis of extracurricular school sponsored activities, availability of drugs at school, bullying rates and components, and the presence of gangs at school. » More info
2022 Long-Term Trend Reading and Mathematics Age 9 Highlights Report
This report describes selected results from the age 9 2022 long-term trend (LTT) reading and mathematics assessments. » More info
NCES Releases the Back-to-School Fast Fact for 2022-23 School Year
Fast Facts provide users with concise information on a range of educational issues, from early childhood to adult learning. » More info
New Report Releases Data on Postsecondary Tuition, Fees and Degrees
This set of provisional web tables include fully edited and imputed data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) fall 2021 collection, which included three survey components: Institutional Characteristics for the 2021-22 academic year, Completions covering the period July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021, and data on 12-Month Enrollment for the 2020-21 academic year. » 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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