The early estimates system from which this report is gathered is designed to allow the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) to publish key statistics before the end of the school year in which they are reported. The information is collected through contact with public school state education agencies. Public school estimates consist of:…

The information provided in this publication was reported by state education agencies to the National Center for Education Statistics for the Common Core of Data. It relates to student membership in public schools and school districts in the United States and outlying areas during the 1997-98 school year and to revenues and expenditures for fiscal…

The early estimates system from which the data for this report is gathered allows the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) to publish selected key statistics during the school year in which they are reported. This publication contains the key statistics for the 1998-99 school year. They include the numbers of students in membership,…

The information in this publication was reported by state education agencies to the National Center for Education Statistic for the Common Core of Data. It relates to student membership in public schools and school districts in the United States and outlying areas during the 1998-1999 school year , and to revenues and expenditures for fiscal year…

Provides national and state data for public elementary and secondary schools in 2000-2001 taken from the Common Core of Data (National Center for Education Statistics). Contains information on enrollment, teacher and staff numbers, graduates, and racial and ethnic backgrounds of students. (SLD)

Provides national and state information on the number, type, size, and location of schools and districts. Also includes student race-ethnicity, participation in the Free Lunch program, and participation in special education services. Contains dropout data for selected states. (Author)

Provides estimates of key statistics for public elementary and secondary schools, including national and state data on revenues and expenditures and the numbers of teachers, students, and high school graduates. U.S. public schools enrolled approximately 46.3 million students, taught by an estimated 2.8 million teachers in school year 1998-99.…

Having data available is so important because it can improve upon our personal perceptions. Admittedly, statistics can sometimes be skewed to tell whatever story their handlers want them to tell, but by and large, high-quality data allow us to step back from personal perceptions and embark on an analysis with an eye toward identifying the root…

School violence can lead to a disruptive and threatening environment, physical injury, and emotional stress, all of which can be obstacles to student achievement. Educators have responded to the perceived threat of school violence by implementing programs designed to prevent, deter, and respond to the potential for violence in schools. In…

This report presents statistical data on the dropout rates in Massachusetts public schools for 1990. The data were gathered through a state mandated annual survey of the state's public schools. Dropouts are defined as students aged 16 years or older who leave school prior to graduation for reasons other than transfer to another school. The report…

This annual Fact Book is a compendium of statistics and information on a variety of subjects and issues concerning education in California. It is designed to aid reporters covering education, and to serve as a reference for educators, legislators, and the general public. The 1993-94 Fact Book contains information on numerous issues: fingertip…

This fact sheet contains data about education in New Mexico during the 1984-85 and 1989-90 school years. Information is summarized for the 88 public school districts with some data for private schools in the state. Public school enrollment, which was 262,359 in 1984-85, had risen to 284,737 in 1989-90, but there was a decline from 15,622 to 14,853…

This is the first in a series of annual reports presenting information on the number of students who dropout of Nevada high schools. The report, covering the 1988-89 school year, is based on a count of dropouts, made each school year by the Nevada State Department of Education. Changes made in the student accounting regulations in January 1988…

Statistics on the state-level financial status of public schools are provided for fiscal years (FYs) 1983, 1984, and 1985, along with documentation for the use of an associated database file. The data provide current information about aggregate public school revenues and expenditures collected and reported at the state level. Data for FY 1985…

A database file containing statistics on state-level financial status of public schools for fiscal years (FYs) 1983, 1984, and 1985 is presented. The data provide current information about aggregate public school revenues and expenditures collected and reported at the state level. Data for FY 1985 include allocation data as of October 20, 1986.…