Interactive Results

The School Pulse Panel surveys public K-12 schools in the U.S. on high-priority, education-related topics.

Current Releases

Student Behavior

Data collection: May 2025

Key Findings

  • 76%

    of public schools agreed or strongly agreed that the COVID-19 pandemic and its lingering effects continue to negatively impact the behavioral development of students.

  • 79%

    of public schools agreed or strongly agreed that the COVID-19 pandemic and its lingering effects continue to negatively impact the socioemotional development of students.

  • 42%

    of public schools reported that they have confiscated any type of weapons from students during the current school year.

  • 70%

    of public schools reported that they needed more support for student and/or staff mental health.

    Additional Information

      Has COVID-19 pandemic continued to impact student behavioral development?

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      Has COVID-19 pandemic continued to impact student socioemotional development?

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      To what extent have schools confiscated weapons or substances from students?

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      To what extent do schools need more support for student behavior and development?

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      Social and Emotional Skills

      Data collection: May 2025

      Key Findings

      • 64%

        of public schools reported having formal curricula designed to support the development of students' social and emotional skills.

      • 66%

        of public schools with a formal curriculum reported that their school's social and emotional skills curricula have been at least “moderately” effective at improving student outcomes.

      • 67%

        of public schools with a formal curriculum reported time limitations as a barrier in implementing their social and emotional skills development curricula.

      • 44%

        of public schools without formal curricula reported lack of funding as a reason for not having formal curricula for social and emotional skills development.

        Additional Information

          What percentage of schools use formal curricula for social and emotional skills development?

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          How effective are schools' formal curricula for social and emotional skills development?

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          What barriers have schools faced in implementing their social and emotional skills curricula?

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          Why don't schools have formal curricula for social and emotional skills development?

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          School Crime, Preparedness, and Safety Procedures

          Data collection: May 2025

          Key Findings

          • 53%

            of public schools reported having sworn law enforcement officers present at their school at least once a week.

          • 96%

            of public schools reported providing safety training to classroom teachers or aides.

          • 40%

            of public schools reported that lack of or inadequate alternative placement or programs for disruptive students limit in a major way efforts to reduce or prevent disruptive behavioral issues from occurring on school grounds.

          • 25%

            of public schools reported allowing disciplinary action to remove students for the rest of the school year with no continuing school services.

            Additional Information

              Are sworn law enforcement officers at school at least once a week?

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              What types of training do schools or school districts provide to classroom staff?

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              To what extent do various factors limit efforts to reduce or prevent disruptive behavioral issues?

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              What disciplinary actions do schools allow?

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              Additional Topics

              Absenteeism

              Jun 2023–24 SCHOOL YEAR

              DATA COLLECTION: June 2024

              Key Findings

              • 90%

                average daily attendance rate for all public schools during the 2023–24 school year.

              • 49%

                of public schools reported that student absences have decreased “a lot” or “a little” during the current school year in comparison to last school year.

              • 78%

                of public schools said that students missed too much school this year because students stayed home unnecessarily for minor symptoms.

              • 60%

                of public schools used a universal screening tool that utilizes student-level data to systematically identify students at-risk.

              • 69%

                of public schools gave incentives for students to improve attendance during the 2023–24 school year.

              • 31%

                of public schools reported that teacher absences have decreased “a lot” or “a little” during the current school year in comparison to last school year.

              • 29%

                of public schools reported that getting substitute teachers during the current school year has been “much” or “somewhat” easier in comparison to last school year.

                Additional Information

                  What is the average daily attendance at schools?

                  How did student absences in 2023-24 change compared to last school year?

                  Why did students miss too much school this year?

                  What percentage of schools use an early warning system?

                  What strategies did schools use to improve attendance?

                  How did teacher absences in 2023-24 change compared to last school year?

                  Have schools' ability to find substitute teachers in 2023-24 changed compared to last school year?

                  After-School Programs

                  2024–25 SCHOOL YEAR

                  DATA COLLECTION: September 2024

                  Key Findings

                  • 60%

                    of public schools are offering academically focused after-school programming.

                  • 13%

                    of public-school students are estimated to participate in academically focused after-school programs during the school year.

                  • 42%

                    of public schools that are offering academically focused after-school programs are able to offer programs to all those who needed or wanted it.

                  • 37%

                    of public schools that are not offering academically focused after-school programs reported that lack of funding prevented them from offering programs.

                  • 78%

                    of public schools that are offering after-school activities or clubs reported offering athletic teams or clubs.

                    Additional Information

                      What after-school programs do public schools offer?

                      How many students on average will participate in after-school programs?

                      What percentage of public schools were able to provide academically focused after-school programs?

                      What reasons did public schools report for not offering academically focused after-school programs?

                      What activities and clubs do public schools offer?

                      Arts Education

                      Nov 2024–25 SCHOOL YEAR

                      DATA COLLECTION: November 2024

                      Key Findings

                      • 73%

                        of public schools offering standalone arts classes require students to take at least one music, visual arts, media arts, dance, or drama/theater class.

                      • 93%

                        of public schools reported having standalone performing or visual arts classes taught during the regular school day.

                      • 79%

                        of public schools reported offering at least one arts instruction activity outside of the regular school day during the school year.

                        Additional Information

                          How many public schools require students to take at least one performing or visual arts class while enrolled at their school?

                          What percent of schools have standalone performing or visual arts classes by types of courses taught?

                          Do schools provide arts instruction activities outside of the regular school day?

                          Civics Education

                          2024–25 SCHOOL YEAR

                          DATA COLLECTION: September 2024

                          Key Findings

                          • 77%

                            of public schools had at least one teacher incorporate the upcoming national election cycle into their lessons this year.

                          • 52%

                            of public schools reported having special programming around the upcoming national election cycle.

                            Additional Information

                              What percent of public schools had teachers incorporating the national election cycle into their lessons?

                              What percent of public schools had special programming around the national election cycle?

                              College and Career Readiness

                              2024–25 SCHOOL YEAR

                              DATA COLLECTION: January 2025

                              Key Findings

                              • 19%

                                of public school leaders in schools offering any of grades 9 or above reported their school as “excellent” in preparing students for college.

                              • 75%

                                of public schools offering any of grades 9 or above reported offering advanced academic courses.

                              • 19%

                                of public school students in grades 9 or above enrolled in Advanced Placement courses.

                              • 7

                                Dual enrollment courses on average were offered in public schools with grades 9 or above.

                              • 84%

                                of public schools offering any of grades 9 or above reported that graduation requirements align with postsecondary admissions requirements.

                                Additional Information

                                  What are public school leaders' views of how well their schools prepare students for college or the workforce?

                                  What percentage of public schools offer advanced academic courses?

                                  What percentage of public school students are enrolled in advanced academic courses?

                                  What is the average number of advanced academic courses offered in public schools?

                                  What percentage of public schools align graduation requirements to college and career milestones or postsecondary admissions requirements?

                                  Drug Overdose Prevention

                                  Mar 2024–25 SCHOOL YEAR

                                  DATA COLLECTION: March 2025

                                  Key Findings

                                  • 30%

                                    of public schools reported that all teachers and staff are trained on how to recognize the signs of a potential drug overdose.

                                  • 30%

                                    of public schools reported that classroom instruction included (or will include) information about the dangers of fentanyl.

                                  • 77%

                                    of public schools reported that all school nurses or nurse's aides are trained to administer naloxone (Narcan).

                                  • 1%

                                    of public schools reported that someone from their school administered naloxone on school grounds or at school-sponsored events.

                                    Additional Information

                                      Are teachers and staff trained on how to recognize the signs of a potential drug overdose?

                                      What percentage of schools have included (or will include) information about the dangers of fentanyl?

                                      Are school staff trained to administer naloxone?

                                      Have schools administered naloxone this school year?

                                      Family Engagement

                                      2024–25 SCHOOL YEAR

                                      DATA COLLECTION: January 2025

                                      Key Findings

                                      • 39%

                                        of public school students were reported to have families that school leaders characterized as “actively engaged” with school.

                                      • 39%

                                        of public schools reported having a parent/family engagement specialist or outreach worker.

                                      • 60%

                                        of public schools reported it was “very” or “somewhat” difficult engaging with students' families.

                                      • 98%

                                        of public schools reported engaging with families at least monthly by contacting individual families through phone calls, text messages, emails, or a dedicated app.

                                        Additional Information

                                          What percentage of public school students have families that public school leaders would characterize as “actively engaged” with school?

                                          What percentage of public schools have a parent/family engagement specialist or outreach worker?

                                          What percentage of public school leaders report it is difficult to engage with students' families?

                                          How often do public schools use various ways to engage with families?

                                          Food and Nutrition

                                          Nov 2024–25 SCHOOL YEAR

                                          DATA COLLECTION: November 2024

                                          Key Findings

                                          • 44%

                                            of public schools reported operating a standard school meal program.

                                          • 91%

                                            of public schools reported students can participate in the USDA School Meal programs.

                                          • 67%

                                            of public schools that provided meals to students reported they collected household applications for free or reduced-price school meals.

                                          • 39%

                                            of public schools reported having challenges in convincing parents to submit applications for free or reduced-price meals when operating their school meal programs.

                                            Additional Information

                                              What percentage of public schools operate a school meal program through a state or local initiative that offers all students free lunches and/or breakfasts?

                                              What type of meal programs do schools operate?

                                              Of schools providing meals to students, do schools collect household applications for free or reduced-price school meals?

                                              Of schools providing meal programs to students, what challenges do they report in operating their meal programs?

                                              Housing Instability

                                              Apr 2024–25 SCHOOL YEAR

                                              DATA COLLECTION: April 2025

                                              Key Findings

                                              • 78%

                                                of public-school leaders reported receiving training from the school or district to identify students experiencing homelessness.

                                              • 82%

                                                of public-school leaders agreed that their school is able to effectively identify students who may be experiencing homelessness.

                                              • 30%

                                                of public-school leaders reported that the percentage of students who are experiencing homelessness increased “a little” or “a lot” compared to last school year.

                                                Additional Information

                                                  Did public school leaders receive training to identify students experiencing homelessness?

                                                  To what extent was training effective at strengthening schools' abilities to serve students experiencing homelessness?

                                                  How has the percentage of students who are experiencing homelessness changed?

                                                  Learning Mode

                                                  2023–24 SCHOOL YEAR

                                                  DATA COLLECTION: June 2024

                                                  Key Findings

                                                  • 98%

                                                    of public schools offered in-person learning for students during the 2023–24 school year.

                                                    Additional Information

                                                      What percentage of schools offered in-person learning during the 2023–24 school year?

                                                      Learning Strategies and Recovery

                                                      Oct 2024–25 SCHOOL YEAR

                                                      DATA COLLECTION: October 2024

                                                      Key Findings

                                                      • 40%

                                                        of public-school students were behind grade level at the start of the 2024–25 school year in at least one academic subject.

                                                      • 98%

                                                        of public schools reported that at least some students were behind grade level in mathematics and English or language arts.

                                                        Additional Information

                                                          How many public-school students are behind grade level at the start of the school year?

                                                          In what subjects do public-school leaders report students are behind grade level?

                                                          Mental Health and Well-Being

                                                          Mar 2024–25 SCHOOL YEAR

                                                          DATA COLLECTION: March 2025

                                                          Key Findings

                                                          • 83%

                                                            of public schools reported providing individual-based intervention mental health services during the current school year.

                                                          • 18%

                                                            of public-school students were reported to have utilized school-based mental health services.

                                                          • 53%

                                                            of public schools reported that the percentage of students who have sought school-based mental health services increased compared to last school year.

                                                          • 52%

                                                            of public schools agreed that their school is able to effectively provide mental health services to all students in need.

                                                          • 56%

                                                            of public schools cited inadequate funding as a factor limiting their ability to “strongly agree” that they were able to effectively provide mental health services.

                                                          • 65%

                                                            of public schools reported that they used district or school funding to support mental health services for students.

                                                          • 59%

                                                            of public schools reported that employee assistance programs (EAPs) that have a mental health component are available to staff.

                                                          • 36%

                                                            of public schools reported that the percentage of staff expressing concerns with themselves or their colleagues exhibiting depression, anxiety, trauma, or emotional dysregulation/disturbance has increased compared to last school year.

                                                          • 38%

                                                            of public schools reported that they used district or school funding to support mental health services for staff.

                                                            Additional Information

                                                              What mental health services have schools provided to students?

                                                              What percentage of students utilize school mental health services?

                                                              How have student mental health service usage, school-provided support, and staff concerns changed since last school year?

                                                              How effective are schools in providing mental health services to all students in need?

                                                              What barriers are schools facing that limit efforts to effectively provide mental health services?

                                                              What sources of funding have schools used to support mental health services for students?

                                                              What mental health services are available to staff?

                                                              How have mental health services available to staff and staff self-reported concerns changed since last school year?

                                                              What sources of funding have schools used to support mental health services for staff?

                                                              Mitigation Strategies

                                                              2022–23 SCHOOL YEAR

                                                              DATA COLLECTION: September 2022

                                                              Key Findings

                                                                • Fifteen percent of public schools used a Test-to-Stay program in September, which was a lower percentage than in June (34).
                                                                • Thirty-seven percent of public schools had on-site testing for students in September when they have symptoms or possible exposure to COVID-19, which was a lower percentage than in June (43).

                                                                Additional Information

                                                                  National Park Service Education

                                                                  Nov 2024–25 SCHOOL YEAR

                                                                  DATA COLLECTION: November 2024

                                                                  Key Findings

                                                                  • 13%

                                                                    of public schools reported that they will participate or have participated in a field trip to a National Park Service (NPS) location as part of a ranger-led program during the 2024–25 school year.

                                                                    Additional Information

                                                                      How many public schools will participate or have participated in National Park Service programs?

                                                                      Physical Education

                                                                      Nov 2024–25 SCHOOL YEAR

                                                                      DATA COLLECTION: November 2024

                                                                      Key Findings

                                                                      • 19%

                                                                        of public schools reported having a written plan to provide opportunities for students to be physically active before, during, and after school.

                                                                      • 78%

                                                                        of public schools reported having a dedicated budget for physical education materials and equipment.

                                                                      • 95%

                                                                        or more of public schools with grade levels from kindergarten through eighth grade reported teaching physical education.

                                                                      • 71%

                                                                        of public schools reported teachers incorporated physical activity into their classes during the school day, outside of physical education courses.

                                                                      • 85%

                                                                        of public schools reported offering opportunities for students to be physically active during the school day, outside physical education courses and classroom physical activity.

                                                                        Additional Information

                                                                          How many schools have a written plan to provide opportunities for students to be physically active before, during, and after school?

                                                                          What percentage of public schools have a dedicated budget for physical education materials and equipment?

                                                                          In which grade(s) is/are physical education courses taught?

                                                                          How many schools have teachers incorporate physical activity into classes during the school day, outside of physical education courses?

                                                                          What percentage of schools offer opportunities for students to be physically active outside of physical education courses and classroom physical activity?

                                                                          Quarantine

                                                                          2022–23 SCHOOL YEAR

                                                                          DATA COLLECTION: September, October, November, December

                                                                          Key Findings

                                                                            • The percentage of public schools reporting any students in quarantine due to COVID-19 in December (36 percent) was significantly higher than in November and October (31 and 30 percent, respectively)
                                                                            • The percentage of public schools reporting staff in quarantine due to COVID-19 in December (26 percent) was significantly higher than November and October.

                                                                            Additional Information

                                                                              School-Based Goals and Concerns

                                                                              Feb 2023–24 SCHOOL YEAR

                                                                              DATA COLLECTION: February 2024

                                                                              Key Findings

                                                                              • 40%

                                                                                of public schools reported hearing concerns about their child's mental health from “several” or “many” parents.

                                                                              • 71%

                                                                                of public-school leaders reported being at least “somewhat” concerned about the mental health of their students.

                                                                                Additional Information

                                                                                  What concerns have schools heard from parents/guardians this school year?

                                                                                  What concerns do school leaders have?

                                                                                  School Facilities

                                                                                  2024–25 SCHOOL YEAR

                                                                                  DATA COLLECTION: December 2024

                                                                                  Key Findings

                                                                                  • 63%

                                                                                    of public school leaders reported that their school building is an adequate size for their student population without the use of portable classrooms or modular school buildings.

                                                                                  • 77%

                                                                                    of public schools reported having high-speed internet available to students across all school grounds and buildings.

                                                                                  • 74%

                                                                                    of public school leaders gave “mixed” ratings to the physical condition of their main instructional building(s).

                                                                                  • 74%

                                                                                    of public schools reported having central air conditioning systems.

                                                                                  • 87%

                                                                                    of public schools reported having central heating throughout the main instructional building.

                                                                                    Additional Information

                                                                                      Do public school leaders report having adequate size buildings for their students?

                                                                                      What percentage of public schools have high-speed internet available to students across all school grounds?

                                                                                      What rating do public school leaders give to the physical condition of their main instructional building(s)?

                                                                                      What type of cooling systems do schools have?

                                                                                      Do schools have central heating?

                                                                                      School Improvement Plans

                                                                                      2023–24 SCHOOL YEAR

                                                                                      DATA COLLECTION: November 2023

                                                                                      Key Findings

                                                                                      • 29%

                                                                                        of public schools were identified for comprehensive support or additional targeted support and improvement.

                                                                                      • 68%

                                                                                        of public schools reported being identified for an improvement program focused on English language arts.

                                                                                        Additional Information

                                                                                          How many schools have been identified for improvement programs?

                                                                                          What are schools prioritizing for their improvement plans?

                                                                                          Sources of Information

                                                                                          2024–25 SCHOOL YEAR

                                                                                          DATA COLLECTION: January 2025

                                                                                          Key Findings

                                                                                          • 82%

                                                                                            of public school leaders reported being “mostly” or “very” confident in finding research evidence to inform practice, policy, or program development.

                                                                                          • 70%

                                                                                            of public schools reported “always” using data from their school, district, institution, and/or state when writing, implementing, or revising programs or policies.

                                                                                            Additional Information

                                                                                              Do public school leaders report being confident in having knowledge or skills when deciding on programs or policies?

                                                                                              How frequently do school leaders use various sources of information when writing, implementing, or revising programs or policies?

                                                                                              Staff Hiring

                                                                                              2024–25 SCHOOL YEAR

                                                                                              DATA COLLECTION: August 2024

                                                                                              Key Findings

                                                                                              • 82%

                                                                                                of public schools needed to fill two or more teaching vacancies before the start of the 2024–25 school year.

                                                                                              • 74%

                                                                                                of public schools filled two or more teaching vacancies before the start of the 2024–25 school year.

                                                                                              • 72%

                                                                                                of public schools with vacancies in special education experienced difficulty filling the position with a fully certified teacher for the upcoming school year.

                                                                                              • 64%

                                                                                                of public schools reported that a lack of qualified candidates applying for open teaching positions was a challenge when filling vacant teaching positions.

                                                                                              • 69%

                                                                                                of public schools experienced difficulty filling at least one non-teaching position for the upcoming school year.

                                                                                              • 53%

                                                                                                of public schools reported that too few candidates applying for open staff positions was a challenge when filling vacant non-teaching positions.

                                                                                                Additional Information

                                                                                                  What percentage of public schools had teaching vacancies?

                                                                                                  What percentage of public schools filled teaching vacancies?

                                                                                                  Did public schools have difficulty filling vacant teaching positions?

                                                                                                  Why do public schools report challenges filling vacant teaching positions?

                                                                                                  Did public schools have difficulty filling vacant staff positions?

                                                                                                  Why do public schools report challenges filling vacant staff positions?

                                                                                                  Staff Vacancies

                                                                                                  2024–25 SCHOOL YEAR

                                                                                                  DATA COLLECTION: October 2024

                                                                                                  Key Findings

                                                                                                  • 31%

                                                                                                    of public schools reported losing teaching positions when compared to last school year.

                                                                                                  • 50%

                                                                                                    of public-school leaders reported feeling their school is understaffed.

                                                                                                  • 34%

                                                                                                    of public schools reported being understaffed in special education positions.

                                                                                                  • 35%

                                                                                                    of public schools reported having one or more teaching vacancies.

                                                                                                  • 41%

                                                                                                    of public schools reported having one or more non-teaching staff vacancies.

                                                                                                  • 31%

                                                                                                    of public schools reported that staff vacancies created the need to use non-teaching staff outside of their intended duties.

                                                                                                    Additional Information

                                                                                                      What percentage of public-school leaders reported changes in the number of teaching positions at their school?

                                                                                                      What percentage of public-school leaders reported feeling understaffed?

                                                                                                      In what areas did public-school leaders report feeling understaffed?

                                                                                                      Do public-school leaders report teaching vacancies in October?

                                                                                                      Do public-school leaders report non-teaching staff vacancies in October?

                                                                                                      In what ways have teacher and staff vacancies impacted public schools?

                                                                                                      State Assessment Perceptions

                                                                                                      2023–24 SCHOOL YEAR

                                                                                                      DATA COLLECTION: February 2024

                                                                                                      Key Findings

                                                                                                      • 76%

                                                                                                        of public schools participating in state-mandated English language arts assessments reported they “somewhat” or “strongly” agree that the results will provide useful data that will inform instruction.

                                                                                                      • 33%

                                                                                                        of public schools participating in state-mandated mathematics or English language arts assessments reported that the COVID-19 pandemic and its lingering effects would have a large negative impact on student performance.

                                                                                                        Additional Information

                                                                                                          What are public schools' perceptions of state-mandated assessments?

                                                                                                          How do public school leaders think the pandemic and its lingering effects will impact students' performance on state-mandated assessments this school year?

                                                                                                          Summer Programs

                                                                                                          2024–25 SCHOOL YEAR

                                                                                                          DATA COLLECTION: September 2024

                                                                                                          Key Findings

                                                                                                          • 50%

                                                                                                            of public schools offered summer school programs for students during summer 2024.

                                                                                                          • 13%

                                                                                                            of public-school students participated in academically focused summer programs during summer 2024.

                                                                                                          • 45%

                                                                                                            of public schools that offered academically focused summer programs were able to offer programs to all those who needed or wanted it.

                                                                                                          • 25%

                                                                                                            of public schools that did not offer academically focused summer programs reported that lack of funding prevented them from offering programs.

                                                                                                            Additional Information

                                                                                                              What summer school programs do public schools offer?

                                                                                                              How many students participated in academic summer programs?

                                                                                                              What percentage of public schools were able to provide academically focused summer programs?

                                                                                                              What reasons did public schools report for not offering academically focused summer programs?

                                                                                                              Supply Chains

                                                                                                              2023–24 SCHOOL YEAR

                                                                                                              DATA COLLECTION: November 2023

                                                                                                              Key Findings

                                                                                                              • 52%

                                                                                                                of public schools reported having any type of supply chain procurement challenges, which is a statistically significant decrease since last school year.

                                                                                                              • Almost all

                                                                                                                reported experiences resulting from supply chain disruptions were statistically lower in comparison to last school year.

                                                                                                                Additional Information

                                                                                                                  Have schools experienced any procurement challenges?

                                                                                                                  What has resulted from supply chain challenges?

                                                                                                                  Technology

                                                                                                                  2024–2025 SCHOOL YEAR

                                                                                                                  DATA COLLECTION: December 2024

                                                                                                                  Key Findings

                                                                                                                  • 77%

                                                                                                                    of public schools reported having a policy prohibiting students from having their cell phone during any classes.

                                                                                                                  • 62%

                                                                                                                    of public schools reported having a policy allowing students to use their cell phone in situations outside the classroom.

                                                                                                                  • 52%

                                                                                                                    of public school leaders reported that students at their school have been negatively impacted by cell phone usage in academic performance, mental health, and attention span.

                                                                                                                  • 31%

                                                                                                                    of public schools reported having a written policy on students’ use of AI in school.

                                                                                                                  • 42%

                                                                                                                    of public school leaders reported having a “somewhat” or “very” favorable view of student use of AI for education.

                                                                                                                  • 69%

                                                                                                                    of public school leaders reported having a “somewhat” or “very” favorable view of teacher use of AI for accomplishing their duties.

                                                                                                                  • 55%

                                                                                                                    of public school leaders reported that they have at least a few teachers who use AI for creating lesson plans.

                                                                                                                  • 67%

                                                                                                                    of public schools reported providing training on the use of AI to some or all teachers.

                                                                                                                  • 14%

                                                                                                                    of public school leaders reported that all students are taught about ethical/appropriate uses of AI.

                                                                                                                  • 68%

                                                                                                                    of public schools offered digital literacy training to students.

                                                                                                                    Additional Information

                                                                                                                      What percentage of public schools have policies prohibiting students from having their cell phone during class?

                                                                                                                      What percentage of public schools have policies allowing students to use their cell phone outside the classroom?

                                                                                                                      What percentage of public school leaders report that students at their school have been negatively impacted by cell phone usage?

                                                                                                                      What percentage of public schools have a written policy on students' use of AI in school?

                                                                                                                      How do public school leaders view student use of artificial intelligence (AI) for education?

                                                                                                                      How do public school leaders view teacher use of AI for their job duties?

                                                                                                                      What percentage of public school leaders reported that they have teachers using AI for selected activities?

                                                                                                                      What percentage of public schools provided training on use of AI to teachers?

                                                                                                                      What percentage of public schools taught students about AI?

                                                                                                                      What percentage of public schools offered digital literacy training to students?

                                                                                                                      Transportation

                                                                                                                      Apr 2024–2025 SCHOOL YEAR

                                                                                                                      DATA COLLECTION: April 2025

                                                                                                                      Key Findings

                                                                                                                      • 87%

                                                                                                                        of public schools have school buses available to students to travel to and from school.

                                                                                                                      • 40%

                                                                                                                        of public-school students travel to and from school on a typical day by school bus.

                                                                                                                      • 43%

                                                                                                                        of public schools have crossing guards working on the streets immediately surrounding their school.

                                                                                                                      • 51%

                                                                                                                        of public schools reported that parents/guardians reported that distance from home to school is a barrier for their children using non-automotive means to commute to school.

                                                                                                                      • 39%

                                                                                                                        of public school leaders agreed that traffic patterns around their school pose a threat to students' physical safety while commuting to school.

                                                                                                                      • 11%

                                                                                                                        of public school leaders agreed that crime around their school poses a threat to students' physical safety while commuting to school.

                                                                                                                        Additional Information

                                                                                                                          What modes of transportation are available for students to travel to and from school?

                                                                                                                          What percentage of students use each mode of transportation?

                                                                                                                          What is the transportation infrastructure like at and around schools?

                                                                                                                          What have parents/guardians reported as barriers to their children walking or biking to school?

                                                                                                                          To what extent is traffic around schools posing a problem for students while commuting to school?

                                                                                                                          To what extent is crime around schools posing a problem for students while commuting to school?

                                                                                                                          Traumatic Brain Injuries

                                                                                                                          Mar 2023–24 SCHOOL YEAR

                                                                                                                          DATA COLLECTION: March 2024

                                                                                                                          Key Findings

                                                                                                                          • 38%

                                                                                                                            of public schools had to support students returning to the classroom after sustaining a concussion or other TBI.

                                                                                                                          • 58%

                                                                                                                            of public schools have at least one person who is trained on how to help students adjust back into classroom activities after a concussion or other TBI.

                                                                                                                          • 75%

                                                                                                                            of public schools have a concussion or other traumatic brain injury (TBI) policy.

                                                                                                                          • 58%

                                                                                                                            of public schools with a TBI policy said their policy includes information on how to support students in the classroom and with classwork after a concussion or other TBI.

                                                                                                                            Additional Information

                                                                                                                              What percentage of schools have supported students returning to the classroom after sustaining a concussion or other traumatic brain injury (TBI)?

                                                                                                                              What percentage of schools have trained staff to support students returning to the classroom after sustaining a concussion or other TBI?

                                                                                                                              Do schools have a concussion or other TBI policy?

                                                                                                                              What is included in schools' concussion or other TBI policies?

                                                                                                                              Tutoring

                                                                                                                              2024–25 SCHOOL YEAR

                                                                                                                              DATA COLLECTION: October 2024

                                                                                                                              Key Findings

                                                                                                                              • 78%

                                                                                                                                of public schools reported having provided any type of tutoring during this school year.

                                                                                                                              • 51%

                                                                                                                                of public schools reported being able to provide tutoring to all students in need.

                                                                                                                              • 46%

                                                                                                                                of public schools reported using federal grants or other federal programs to support tutoring.

                                                                                                                              • 48%

                                                                                                                                of public schools that did not implement tutoring reported they did not provide tutoring due to lack of, or reductions in, funding to support tutoring.

                                                                                                                                Additional Information

                                                                                                                                  How many public schools offer different types of tutoring?

                                                                                                                                  Are public schools able to provide tutoring to all students in need?

                                                                                                                                  What sources of funding do public schools use to provide tutoring?

                                                                                                                                  Why do public schools report not implementing any types of tutoring?

                                                                                                                                  World and Dual Language Programs

                                                                                                                                  2023–24 SCHOOL YEAR

                                                                                                                                  DATA COLLECTION: January 2024

                                                                                                                                  Key Findings

                                                                                                                                  • 43%

                                                                                                                                    of public schools reported offering classes in world languages.

                                                                                                                                  • 40%

                                                                                                                                    of public schools taught Spanish as independent classes at their school.

                                                                                                                                  • 76%

                                                                                                                                    of public schools offering language courses reported teaching them in traditional classroom settings.

                                                                                                                                  • 9%

                                                                                                                                    of public schools offered two-way language immersion programs.

                                                                                                                                    Additional Information

                                                                                                                                      What percentage of schools have any type of world language program?

                                                                                                                                      What world languages are taught?

                                                                                                                                      How are world language programs taught?

                                                                                                                                      Do schools have dual language programs?

                                                                                                                                      — Not available.

                                                                                                                                      † Not applicable.

                                                                                                                                      # Rounds to zero.

                                                                                                                                      ! Interpret data with caution. The coefficient of variation is between 30 and 50, which indicates that the standard error for this estimate is 30 to 50 percent of the estimate's value.

                                                                                                                                      ‡ Reporting standards not met.

                                                                                                                                      * Significantly different (p < .05) from most recent month of data collection.

                                                                                                                                      SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, School Pulse Panel 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24, and 2024–25.

                                                                                                                                      Outlying Areas

                                                                                                                                      Results from the 115 eligible Outlying Area public schools invited to participate during the 2022–23 school year are also available for August, September, October, November, and December.

                                                                                                                                      1 Files for the August 2024 Outlying Area data were corrected on October 24th. See more details about the updated data.