The Common Core of Data (CCD) site is in the process of being migrated into the new Institute of Education Sciences (IES) website.
While the CCD site will remain active throughout the duration of the migration, it will not be updated. New documents and content
can be found at the new IES site at https://ies.ed.gov.
The CCD contains much useful data in databases and downloadable files. NCES has developed powerful application tools to assist everyone from the casual browser to the serious researcher to search for and extract the information they need. Simply select the appropriate tool below and click on the image to start your inquiry.
Elementary/Secondary Information System (ElSi)
View public and private school data and create custom tables using ElSi—a quick and easy tool for obtaining basic statistical data using the most common variables and tables from CCD and PSS.
Search For Public Schools
Use the Search For Public Schools locator to retrieve information on public schools from CCD's databases.
Search For Public School Districts
Use the Search For Public School Districts locator to retrieve information on public school districts from CCD's databases.
Public School District Finance Peer Search
Use NCES's Public School District Finance Peer Search tool to compare the finances of a school district with its peers (districts which share similar characteristics).