The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal agency that collects, analyzes, and disseminates data related to education in the United States. Operating within the U.S. Department of Education and the Institute of Education Sciences, NCES produces official statistics on school enrollment, academic achievement, graduation rates, educational attainment, finances, and post-secondary outcomes through surveys and administrative data systems.

The NCES website offers access to data tables, interactive tools, downloadable datasets, reports, and documentation. Its statistics support research, policy analysis, program evaluation, and planning across federal, state, and local education systems, as well as use by educators, researchers, and the public.

Institute of Education Sciences Data Tools is a suite of interactive interfaces provided by the U.S. Department of Education’s research agency. It offers searchable access to education statistics and research datasets on topics such as student performance, school finances, postsecondary outcomes, and assessment results. These tools help educators, researchers, and policymakers explore, query, and download education data for analysis and planning.