U.S. Statistical Abstract
- Statistical Abstract of the United States This link opens in a new window
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A comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. Covers 1878 - present.
United States Statistics
Primary collectors and distributors of statistics about education will be the U.S. Census, National Center for Educational Statistics, and states and districts. Start with articles about your research question for data source ideas. Also, browse these data collections to start seeing how others operationalize your concepts.
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Start here! Interface to historic Census data, 1790 - current surveys. Build your own reports and maps. Fun and easy to use! (Carleton subscription) - data.census.gov This link opens in a new window
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Statistical population, housing, economic, and geographic data from the United States Census.
- Census - Educational AttainmentCensus portal to the subject Educational Attainment. Reports and data.
- American Federation of Teachers: Higher EducationCompare hiring trends, salary data, student enrollment and more across higher education institutions.
- Condition of EducationRange of indicators including enrollment, racial/ethnic distribution, and knowledge/skills of young children.
- NCES Digest of Education Statistics This link opens in a new window
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Compilation of U.S. statistical information from public and private sources, covering pre-K through higher ed. - NCES: National Center for Education Statistics This link opens in a new window
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From the U.S. Department of Education, the NCES is the primary federal entity charged with gathering and disseminating data and statistics about education.
- NCES Tables and FiguresLocate thousands of tables and figures from across NCES publications.
- State Education Data ProfilesStatewide information on finance, select demographics, and more
- Propublica - The Opportunity GapData on all school districts from the U.S. Department of Education's Office on Civil Rights. Compare school districts, visualizations, excellent resource!
International Statistics
Intergovernmental agencies (IGOs) interested in development issues who would be collecting statistics as part of their work are often a good place to start your search for international statistics or data, or to start locating country profiles for case studies. Some sources will be the World Bank and the United Nations. Other sources will be NGOs, aid organizations, and researchers.
- WDI: World Development Indicators This link opens in a new window
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Over 1000+ variables across 200+ countries, some dating to 1960. Educational and other related measures included so this is a good place to look for international comparable time series data.
- UNESCOUNESCO compiles international education statistics under the UN umbrella.
- WorldBank EdStatsA portal to World Bank reports and data on education.
- Country Statistics WebsitesA list of individual country educational statistical websites, provided by the NCES.
- International Activities ProgramCompilation of international indicators from the NCES.
- OECD Online Education DatabaseFrom UNESCO, OECD, Eurostat (UOE) database provides indicators on enrollment, expenditures, graduation rates, and staffing.
- PISAProgram for International Student Assessment; international assessments of 15-year-olds conducted every 3 years initiated in 2000.
- Barro-Lee Data Set of Educational Attainment146 countries at 5-year intervals, 1950-2010.
