Statistical Information
Statistical information can be found in many sources, both print and online.
Given the necessary time for a book to come to press the most recent information
is likely to be found online. Note, as well, statistical sources cited in
background and reference sources you consult. See if you can locate more recent
versions of these.
Schooling Stats
Statistical Information
- Childstats.govAccess to statistics and reports on children and families, including: family and social environment, economic circumstances, health care, physical environment and safety, behavior, education and health.
- Digest of Education StatisticsU.S Dept. of Education - National Center for Statistics
- Statistical Abstract of the United States (free government site)Authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States.
- The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)Primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.
- Statista This link opens in a new windowA statistical portal, focusing on quantitative data within media, business, finance, politics, and a wide variety of other areas of interest or markets. Fully searchable, Statista also includes great infographics and charts on hundreds of topics.