School Crime and Safety

These indicators focus on topics such as school shootings; student and teacher victimization; fights, weapons, and illegal substances; and discipline, safety and security practices. Most of the indicators also appear in the Preprimary, Elementary, and Secondary Education topic area, while the indicators related to crime and safety on college campuses also appear in the Postsecondary Education topic area.

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Violent Deaths at School and Away From School, and Active Shooter Incidents

Incidence of Nonfatal Victimization at School and Away From School

Prevalence of Criminal Victimization at School

Threats and Injuries With Weapons on School Property

Teachers Threatened With Injury or Physically Attacked by Students

Criminal Incidents Recorded by Public Schools and Those Reported to Sworn Law Enforcement

Discipline Problems Reported by Public Schools

Students’ Reports of Gangs at School

Students’ Reports of Hate-Related Words and Hate-Related Graffiti

Student Bullying

Teachers’ Reports of Disruptive Student Behaviors and Staff Rule Enforcement

Physical Fights on School Property and Anywhere

Students Carrying Weapons and Students’ Access to Firearms

Students’ Use of Alcohol

Marijuana Use and Illegal Drug Availability

Students’ Perceptions of Personal Safety at School and Away From School

Students’ Reports of Avoiding School Activities or Classes or Specific Places in School

Serious Disciplinary Actions Taken by Public Schools

Safety and Security Practices at Public Schools

Students’ Reports of Safety and Security Measures Observed at School

Prevalence of Mental Health Services Provided by Public Schools and Limitations in Schools’ Efforts to Provide Mental Health Services

Criminal Incidents at Postsecondary Institutions

Hate Crime Incidents at Postsecondary Institutions

Annual Reports and Information Staff (Annual Reports)

COE Indicators

Preprimary Education (4)

Elementary and Secondary Enrollment (9)

Schools and Districts (2)

School Crime and Safety

Violent Deaths (1)

Nonfatal Student and Teacher Victimization (4)

School Environment (6)

Fights, Weapons, and Illegal Substances (4)

Fear and Avoidance (2)

Discipline, Safety, and Health Practices (4)

Technology (3)

Teachers and Staff (10)

Student Learning

Assessments (8)

Courses and School Supports (4)

High School Persistence and Completion (3)

Finances and Governance (2)

Postsecondary Students (8)

Institutions (1)

Campus Crime and Safety (2)

Faculty and Staff (1)

Completions and Graduation Rates (6)

Finances and Resources (6)

Population Characteristics (3)

Economic Outcomes (5)

Assessments (3)

Enrollment and Attainment (2)

Finances (1)

Violent Deaths (1)

Nonfatal Student and Teacher Victimization (4)

School Environment (6)

Fights, Weapons, and Illegal Substances (4)

Fear and Avoidance (2)

Discipline, Safety, and Health Practices (4)

Campus Crime and Safety (2)

Family Characteristics (3)

Educational Experiences (5)

School Resources and Staffing (6)

Educational Outcomes (3)

2023 Spotlights (2)

2024 Spotlights (1)

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Family Characteristics

Preprimary, Elementary, and Secondary Education

Postsecondary Education

Population Characteristics and Economic Outcomes

International Comparisons