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Find Datasets by the Questions They Answer

We built the Atlas by starting with the questions that matter most to researchers, journalists and policymakers. Select from standard inquiries about school finances, staffing characteristics, student demographics, or academic performance. By mapping these common inquiries directly to their respective federal data sources, the Atlas helps you understand the analytical value of each dataset, showing you how they connect to real-world policy issues.

Explore Datasets

Browse our comprehensive inventory of federal education datasets.

Answer Policy Questions

Start with a question. See how key inquiries about funding, demographics, and staffing map directly to the datasets that answer them.

Trace Federal Grants

Trace how grants like Title I and IDEA use demographic and economic data to calculate funding.

School & District Characteristics
Student Characteristics & Experiences
Education Staff Characteristics & Experiences
Student Performance
Education Funding & Spending

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