Statistical Information

An entity within the Department of Education. Collects and analyzes data on the state of education in the U.S. and abroad.

From the Institute of International Education, these reports track data on U.S. students studying abroad and foreign students studying in the U.S. back to 2001.

"More than 200 countries and territories take part in the UIS annual education survey, which covers all education levels and a range of issues such as gender parity, teachers and financing."

"IPEDS gathers information from every college, university, and technical and vocational institution that participates in the federal student financial aid programs." Look here for data on admissions, tuition rates, enrollment, graduation rates, etc.

Collects data to "emphasize teacher demand and shortage, teacher and administrator characteristics, school programs, and general conditions in schools."

Also from the NCES, this site strives to "provide access to information about demographics, social characteristics, and economics of children and school districts."

Compare states on indicators including demographics, finances, enrollment, student/teacher ratios, etc.

As you would expect, data on enrollment numbers, graduation rates, ethnicity, etc.