Each year, the Census Bureau’s Population Estimates Program uses current data on births, deaths, and migration to calculate population change.
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Part B allocates new resources based in part on the state's youth population (85%) from the Census Bureau (PEP). Part C allocates resources based on the state's share of infants and toddlers compared to the national count, from the Census Bureau (PEP).
Each state receives 20% of the proportionate share for total population aged 5-17 as determined by Census Population Estimates and Projections.
Federal education data are collected across various agencies and programs, making it difficult to see how the pieces fit together. The Data Atlas brings these collections into a unified guide, detailing each dataset’s purpose, connections, and relevance to K–12 policy.
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Federal education grants depend on an underlying framework of demographic, geographic, and economic statistics to distribute funding to states. This interactive pathway reveals those connections, showing how administrative data flow into federal funding formulas and highlighting the real-world significance of these collections.