NCES Common Core of Data Restricted-Use Local Education Agency Dropout and Completion Data File: School Year 2008–09, Revised File 1a

Description

This Restricted-use data file publishes data on dropouts and high school completers at the local education agency (LEA) or school district level. These data were collected as part of the Common Core of Data (CCD) component of the Department of Education's Education Data Exchange Network (EDEN) Collection System. The High School Dropout count, rate, and associated enrollment are provided on this file. High school completion totals are presented for both regular high school diploma recipients and for other high school completers. The Average Freshman Graduation Rate, and the components needed to compute this rate are also provided.

Data Access

Where to Apply

http://nces.ed.gov/statprog/instruct.asp

Fees

Access Modality

Usage Restrictions

Is a Public-Use Version (PUF) Available?

Yes

Public Version URL

https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/files.asp#FileNameId:8,VersionId:10,FileSchoolYearId:23,Page:1

Summary of Differences

RUF file contains dropout data by grade, race/ethnicity, and gender for grades 7 through 12 as well as high school completion data by race/ethnicity and gender for both regular high school diploma recipients and for other high school completers. PUF file had undergone disclosure risk analysis for privacy protection. In the PUF file, dropout data are presented as an aggregate for grades 9–12.

Does Geography Differ from Public Version?

Does Level of Variable Detail Differ from Public Version?

Yes

Additional Information About Restricted Data

http://nces.ed.gov/statprog/instruct.asp