Family Characteristics

COE Indicators
Family Characteristics
Preprimary, Elementary, and Secondary Education
- Preprimary Education (4)
- Elementary and Secondary Enrollment (9)
- Schools and Districts (2)
  - Characteristics of Elementary and Secondary Schools
  - Concentration of Public School Students Eligible for Free or Reduced-Price Lunch
- School Crime and Safety
  - Violent Deaths (1)
    - Violent Deaths at School and Away From School, and Active Shooter Incidents
  - Nonfatal Student and Teacher Victimization (4)
  - School Environment (6)
  - Fights, Weapons, and Illegal Substances (4)
  - Fear and Avoidance (2)
    - Students’ Perceptions of Personal Safety at School and Away From School
    - Students’ Reports of Avoiding School Activities or Classes or Specific Places in School
  - 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)
  - Public School Revenue Sources
  - Public School Expenditures
Postsecondary Education
- Postsecondary Students (8)
- Institutions (1)
  - Characteristics of Degree-Granting Postsecondary Institutions
- Campus Crime and Safety (2)
  - Criminal Incidents at Postsecondary Institutions
  - Hate Crime Incidents at Postsecondary Institutions
- Faculty and Staff (1)
  - Characteristics of Postsecondary Faculty
- Completions and Graduation Rates (6)
- Finances and Resources (6)
Population Characteristics and Economic Outcomes
- Population Characteristics (3)
- Economic Outcomes (5)
International Comparisons
- Assessments (3)
- Enrollment and Attainment (2)
  - Enrollment Rates by Country
  - International Educational Attainment
- Finances (1)
  - Education Expenditures by Country
School Crime and Safety
- Violent Deaths (1)
  - Violent Deaths at School and Away From School, and Active Shooter Incidents
- Nonfatal Student and Teacher Victimization (4)
- School Environment (6)
- Fights, Weapons, and Illegal Substances (4)
- Fear and Avoidance (2)
  - Students’ Perceptions of Personal Safety at School and Away From School
  - Students’ Reports of Avoiding School Activities or Classes or Specific Places in School
- Discipline, Safety, and Health Practices (4)
- Campus Crime and Safety (2)
  - Criminal Incidents at Postsecondary Institutions
  - Hate Crime Incidents at Postsecondary Institutions
Education Across America
Spotlight
- 2023 Spotlights (2)
  - Teacher Openings in Elementary and Secondary Schools
  - Recovery From the Coronavirus Pandemic in K–12 Education
- 2024 Spotlights (1)
  - Career and Technical Education in the United States
- Spotlight Archive
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Preprimary, Elementary,
and Secondary Education
Postsecondary
Education
Population Characteristics
and Economic Outcomes
International
Comparisons
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and Safety
Education Across
America
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Family Characteristics

These indicators focus on topics such as the characteristics of children’s families and family involvement in education.

Click one of these topics to learn more:

Characteristics of Children’s Families

Family Involvement in Education-Related Activities Outside of School

Children in Rural Areas and Their Family Characteristics

Educational Expectations and Involvement of Parents in Rural Areas

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

School Crime and Safety

Education Across America

Spotlight

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Family Characteristics

Family Characteristics

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Preprimary, Elementary, and Secondary Education

Postsecondary Education

Population Characteristics and Economic Outcomes

International Comparisons

School Crime and Safety

Education Across America

Spotlight

Family
Characteristics

Preprimary, Elementary,
and Secondary Education

Postsecondary
Education

Population Characteristics
and Economic Outcomes

International
Comparisons

School Crime
and Safety

Education Across
America

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