Preprimary, Elementary, and Secondary Education

These indicators focus on topics such as student enrollment, assessments, course taking, and graduation rates; school characteristics and environment; teachers, principals, and other staff; school finances and governance; and school crime

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Early Childhood Care Arrangements: Choices and Costs

Home Literacy Activities With Young Children

School Enrollment Rates of Young Children

Early Childhood Care and Education Programs in Rural Areas

Public School Enrollment

Public Charter School Enrollment

English Learners in Public Schools

Racial/Ethnic Enrollment in Public Schools

Private School Enrollment

Homeschooled Children and Reasons for Homeschooling

Students With Disabilities

Enrollment and School Choice in Rural Areas

English Learners and Students with Disabilities in Rural Public Schools

Characteristics of Elementary and Secondary Schools

Concentration of Public School Students Eligible for Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

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

Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on the Elementary and Secondary Education System

Children’s Internet Access at Home

Rural Students’ Access to the Internet

Characteristics of Public School Teachers

Characteristics of Traditional Public, Public Charter, and Private School Teachers

Characteristics of Public School Teachers Who Completed Alternative Route to Certification Programs

Teacher Openings in Elementary and Secondary Schools

Characteristics of Public and Private School Principals

Teacher Turnover: Stayers, Movers, and Leavers

Principal Turnover: Stayers, Movers, and Leavers

Staff in Rural Public Elementary and Secondary School Systems

Characteristics, Attitudes, and Behaviors of Principals in Rural Schools

Characteristics, Credentials, and Experiences of Teachers in Rural Schools

Reading Performance

Mathematics Performance

Science Performance

Technology and Engineering Literacy

Reading and Mathematics Score Trends

International Comparisons: Reading Literacy at Grade 4

International Comparisons: Mathematics and Science Achievement at Grades 4 and 8

International Comparisons: Reading, Mathematics, and Science Literacy of 15-Year-Old Students

Recovery From the Coronavirus Pandemic in K–12 Education

High School Mathematics and Science Course Completion

Career and Technical Education in the United States

Career and Technical Education Programs in Rural High Schools

Status Dropout Rates

High School Graduation Rates

Public High School Graduation Rates in Rural Areas

Public School Revenue Sources

Public School Expenditures

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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