Doctorate of Education in Policy, Planning, & Administration
A research guide for Ed.D. students.
Education Librarian
National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
- NCES Fast FactsCompilation of NCES data into "Fast Facts" on a range of educational issues, from early childhood through adult learning.
- The Condition of EducationSummarizes important developments and trends in education using the latest available data.
- Digest of Education StatisticsProvides a compilation of statistical information covering the broad field of American education from prekindergarten through graduate school.
- Public School EnrollmentData about enrollment in public elementary and secondary school.
- High School Dropout and Completion Rates in the United StatesThis series of reports on high school dropout, completion, and graduation rates began in 1988.
- Indicators of School Crime and SafetyA joint effort by the Bureau of Justice Statistics and National Center for Education Statistics.
- Projections of Education Statistics to ...Provides projections for key education statistics, including enrollment, graduates, teachers, and expenditures in elementary and secondary schools.
Demographic Resources
- US Census Data for PennsylvaniaInformation on population demographics, income, education, housing, and more.
- US Census Data for Chester CountyCensus profile for Chester County, PA.
- Explore Census DataExplore tables, maps, and reports on 2020 Census data by location or topics.
- NCES Education Demographics and Geographic Estimates (EDGE)EDGE uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey to create custom indicators of social, economic, and housing conditions for school-age children and their parents.
- NCES Search for Schools and CollegesSearch public schools, private schools, or colleges to view NCES data by institution.
- PolicyMap This link opens in a new windowOnline geographical information database with data on housing, education, mortgage originations, jobs and more. Create custom maps, tables, and reports.
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Creating a Map
Creating a Community Profile Report
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Pennsylvania Statistics
- Data and Report, PA Dept of EducationCompilations and analysis of data related to attendance, graduation rates, schools and school districts, student progress, transportation, and more.
- Special Education Data ReportingPennData Special Education Data Reporting System provides reporting on special education and early intervention services across Pennsylvania.
- PSEA Fundamental FactsFacts about public education in Pennsylvania from the Pennsylvania State Education Association.
National Statistics
- Data.govEducation datasets from the Department of Education
- The Nation's Report CardThe National Assessment of Educational Progress compiles data about what students know and can do in subjects such as math, reading, science, and writing.
- The Civil Rights Data CollectionThe Office of Civil Rights provides civil rights data related to students' access and barriers to educational opportunity from early childhood through grade 12.
- Kids Count Data CenterKids Counts gathers data from more than 50 state organizations on the well-being of children related to topics such as economics, family and community, education, and demographics.
- Statistical Abstracts: Education (2010)Collection of data reports related to formal education across the United States.
International Statistics
- National Statistics on EducationData from the UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- NCES International Activities ProgramData and Finding from international studies on education that the US participated in.
- EdStats from the World BankInternational datasets for topics such as access, completion, learning outcomes, expenditures, policy, and equity.
- Education at a Glance (OCED)Authoritative source on the state of education around the world from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- Open Doors (IIE)Data from the International Educational Exchange on postsecondary international education.