Educational Psychology: Statistics

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This selective guide identifies major sources of statistical data for both K-12 and higher education. Many of these reports are produced by the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) and pull data from NCES surveys, U.S. Census data, and other data produced by government or private agencies.

Education Data Sets

To use these data sets, you'll need to download the file and upload to statistical analysis software like SPSS, SAS, or R.

Common Core of Data
Comprehensive annual statistics covering all U.S. public elementary and secondary schools and school districts. Includes a build-a-table feature.
Higher Education Data Information Survey
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Data on enrollment, program completions, finances, and institutional characteristics for public and private postsecondary institutions from the mid 1960s through the mid 1980s.
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Institution-level data on enrollment, program completions, faculty, staff, and finances for public and private postsecondary institutions from the late 1980s to present.
School District Demographics
Geographic and demographic data from school districts. Includes a data mapping feature.
Schools and Staffing
Four core annual surveys covering schools, teachers, principals, and school districts.

General Education Statistics

NCES Index
An overview of National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) surveys, studies, and publications.
Digest of Education Statistics (1995 - )
A comprehensive annual statistical compilation covering prekindergarten through postsecondary education.
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Annual Reports of Education Statistics
Reports include (but are not limited to) federal support, HBCUs, demographics, salaries, and international reports.
National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
Provides periodic national assessments of achievement by subject area for various populations of students (e.g. fourth graders).
Condition of Education (2000 - )
Indicators documenting recent trends and developments in American education. 1975 - present available in print.
Projections of Education Statistics
Projections of key K-12 and higher education indicators, including enrollment, graduation rates, number of teachers, and school expenditures.
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SABINS (School Attendance Boundary Information System)
The School Attendance Boundary Information System (SABINS) provides, free of charge, aggregate census data and GIS-compatible boundary files for school attendance areas, or school catchment areas, for selected areas in the United States for recent school years.

Historical Education Statistics

120 Years of American Education: A Statistical Portrait
Education statistics for elementary, secondary, and higher education from 1870 – 1990.
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Annual Report from the Commissioner of Education
Annual statistical report from the Department of Education (name varies). In addition to the standard indicators, includes statistics on city and state school systems as well as chapters on a wide variety of education topics.
Historical Statistics of the United States
Broad range of historical U.S. demographic, political, and social statistics.

Data by State

State Education Data Profiles
Compare data about demographics and K-12 and post-secondary education for up to four states
Rankings of the States 2013 and Estimates of School Statistics 2014
State rankings for K-12 and higher education indicators, including enrollment, teachers, and school revenue and expenditures.
2008 - 2013 available online: http://www.nea.org/home/44479.htm
1999 - 2007 editions available in print: https://proxy.lib.miamioh.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=cat00344a&site=eds-live&scope=site&AN=mucat.b2755032
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State Comparisons of Education Statistics, 1969-70 to 1996-97
State comparisons of enrollment, graduation, achievement, staffing, and finance statistics over a 27-year period.
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College Navigator
National Center for Education Statistics maintains this search tool that allows users to find colleges/universities based on specific criteria including location, program, size, tuition, and more.
State Departments of Education
Links to state Department of Education websites.

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Subjects: Education, Educational Psychology