A statistical overview of the educational system in Alberta (Canada) for 1989 is presented. The report includes data and analyses concerning demographics; family and social structure; economy and workforce; early childhood services enrollments and projections; public and separate school enrollments and projections; private school enrollments;…

This compilation of statistical data presents the racial/ethnic distribution of students, professional staff, and classroom teachers in New York State public schools. Tables include the following: (1) Racial/Ethnic Distribution of Public School Students, 1987-88; (2) Distribution of Black and Hispanic Public School Students, 1987-88; (3) Percent…

A comparative analysis of staff allocation in the six Australian States, the Australian Capital Territory, and New Zealand, this report describes existing structures and policies at the education system level and identifies innovative policies worthy of further examination. After an explanation of the background and conceptual framework of this…

This report of Delaware public school racial and ethnic information was compiled from the September 30, 1987 school enrollment reports. Data are presented on four tables. Table 1 of the report includes those students submitted for regular, special, and vocational funding by school. Table 2 presents a racial and ethnic summary by school district.…

This statistical profile establishes baseline information about Pacific schools, from which needs can be identified and against which school improvement can be measured. Data were collected from responses to a questionnaire distributed in December 1986. The following jurisdictions responded: (1) American Samoa; (2) Belau; (3) Commonwealth of the…

A survey of all New Mexico public schools with students enrolled in grade nine or higher gathered data on the extent and nature of the school dropout problem during the 1986-87 school year. All 88 New Mexico school districts and 100% of the 146 schools surveyed provided information on grade, sex, ethnicity, and reason for dropping out for students…

The vital, sometimes controversial contribution of private schools to American education is documented by data gathered from 1976 to 1979. Although the totals reported are estimates because many values had to be statistically imputed, many patterns emerge. The proportion of private schools to all schools has varied only slightly since 1932.…

The purpose of this publication is to provide a concise introduction to major statistical trends and developments in the American education system up to 1979-80. Twenty-six pages of figures and tables are briefly explained in the text. Six areas of interest are examined. First the number of school districts, public and private schools, and…

This 16th annual national survey of public elementary and secondary school statistics presents data as of fall 1969 for each State, the District of Columbia, 14 of the nation's 15 largest cities, and several outlying areas, including American Samoa, the Canal Zone, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Summaries of trends are presented with…

This report, the 31st in a series, presents public school statistics for the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the regions and outlying areas of the United States. It include estimates of the administrative organization, pupils, high school graduates, professional staff and salaries, and revenues and expenditures. The text presents national…

This 17th annual national survey of public elementary and secondary school statistics presents data as of fall 1970 for each State, the District of Columbia, outlying areas, and for 14 of the largest cities. Summaries of trends are presented with the compendium of tables which constitutes the main body of the report. The survey provides current…

This report begins with a profile of selected aggregate data on Hispanic population trends from 1980 to 1990 derived from federal census and state vital statistics reports. The remainder of the report profiles available aggregate data on educational participation and attainment during roughly the same period of time from a variety of sources. The…

This report updates information presented in Volume 1 in 1992. The bulk of the report presents aggregate data on educational participation and attainment from preschool through postsecondary education. The following sections are included: (1) profile of the Hispanic/Latino population in Nebraska; (2) profile of Hispanics/Latinos in preschool,…

Since 1994, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) has surveyed public schools to estimate access to information technology in schools and classrooms. In the fall of each academic year, anew nationally representative sample of approximately 1,000 public schools has been surveyed about Internet access and Internet-related topics. This…

This report presents current aggregate and disaggregate data on the dropout rates for grades 7 through 12 in the Texas public schools, along with projected dropout rates for these grades over the next 5 years. The number of dropouts and the dropout rate have declined significantly since 1987-88, the first year of dropout reporting. In that year,…