Public-Use Data Files and Documentation (FRSS 88): Public School Principals' Perceptions of Their School Facilities: Fall 2005 (NCES 2008-011)

Web Release: March 26, 2008

Abstract: This file contains data from a 2005 fast-response survey titled "Public School Principals' Perceptions of Their School Facilities: Fall 2005." The study provides information about principals' satisfaction with various environmental factors in their schools, and the extent to which they perceive those factors as interfering with the ability of the school to deliver instruction. Environmental factors included lighting, temperature control, air quality, and structural conditions. The study also provides information on the extent of the match between the enrollment and the capacity of the school buildings. NCES released the results of the survey in the publication Public School Principals Report on Their School Facilities: Fall 2005.

Questionnaires and cover letters for the study were mailed to the principal of each sampled school in mid-September 2005. The letter introduced the study, and requested that the questionnaire be completed only by the principal of the school listed on the label. Respondents were also offered the option of completing the survey via the Web. Telephone follow-up for survey nonresponse and data clarification was initiated in early October and completed in late January 2006. The final response rate was 90 percent.

Principals were asked about their satisfaction with various environmental factors in classrooms located in permanent buildings and in portable (temporary) buildings (if applicable) in their school, and the extent to which they perceived those environmental factors as interfering with the ability of the school to deliver instruction in those classrooms. They were also asked about the ways in which their school used portable (temporary) buildings and the reasons for using them, and the availability of dedicated room or facilities for particular subjects (science labs, art rooms, music rooms, and gymnasium) and the extent to which these facilities were perceived to support instruction. Principals were also asked about the enrollment and design capacity of their schools, and approaches for coping with overcrowding (if applicable).

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Public-Use Data Files and Documentation (FRSS 90): Internet Access in U.S. Public Schools, Fall 2005 (NCES 2007-062)

Web Release: April 4, 2007

Abstract: This file contains data from a fall 2005 fast-response survey titled "Internet Access in U.S. Public Schools, Fall 2005." This study was the most recent in a series of fast-response surveys that have tracked access to information technology in schools and classrooms since 1994. These surveys provide trend analysis on the percent of public schools and instructional rooms with Internet access and on the ratio of students to instructional computers with Internet access. NCES released the results of the 2005 survey in the publication "Internet Access in U.S. Public Schools and Classrooms: 1994-2005." Questionnaires and cover letters for the study were mailed to the principal of each sampled school in early October 2005, requesting that the questionnaire be completed by the technology coordinator or person most knowledgeable about Internet access at the school. Respondents were also offered the option of completing the survey via the Web. Telephone follow-up for survey nonresponse and data clarification was initiated in November 2005 and completed in March 2006. The final response rate was 86 percent. Respondents were asked about the number of instructional computers with access to the Internet, the types of Internet connections, technologies and procedures used to prevent student access to inappropriate material on the Internet, and the availability of hand-held and laptop computers for students and teachers. Respondents also provided information on teacher professional development on how to integrate the use of the Internet into the curriculum, and on the use of the Internet to provide opportunities and information for teaching and learning.

Reports released using this data:

• Internet Access in U.S. Public Schools and Classrooms: 1994-2005

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Public-Use Data Files and Documentation (FRSS 83): Internet Access in U.S. Public Schools, Fall 2002 (NCES 2007-035)

Web Release: June 6, 2007

Abstract: This file contains data from a fall 2002 fast-response survey titled "Internet Access in U.S. Public Schools, Fall 2002." This study was included in a series of fast-response surveys that have tracked access to information technology in schools and classrooms since 1994. These surveys provide trend analysis on the percent of public schools and instructional rooms with Internet access and on the ratio of students to instructional computers with Internet access. NCES released the results of the 2002 survey in the publication "Internet Access in U.S. Public Schools and Classrooms: 1994-2002." Questionnaires and cover letters for the study were mailed to the principal of each sampled school in early October 2002, requesting that the questionnaire be completed by the technology coordinator or person most knowledgeable about Internet access at the school. Respondents were also offered the option of completing the survey via the Web. Telephone follow-up for survey nonresponse and data clarification was initiated later in October and completed in December. The final response rate was 92 percent. Respondents were asked about the number of instructional computers with access to the Internet, the types of Internet connections, support of computer hardware/software, technologies and procedures used to prevent student access to inappropriate material on the Internet, and computer availability outside of regular school hours. Respondents also provided information on school websites, the availability of hand-held and laptop computers for students and teachers, and teacher professional development on how to integrate the use of the Internet into the curriculum.

Reports released using this data:

• Internet Access in U.S. Public Schools and Classrooms: 1994-2002

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Public-Use Data Files and Documentation (FRSS 86): Internet Access in U.S. Public Schools, Fall 2003 (NCES 2007-034)

Web Release: June 6, 2007

Abstract: This file contains data from a fall 2003 fast-response survey titled "Internet Access in U.S. Public Schools, Fall 2003." This study was included in a series of fast-response surveys that have tracked access to information technology in schools and classrooms since 1994. These surveys provide trend analysis on the percent of public schools and instructional rooms with Internet access and on the ratio of students to instructional computers with Internet access. NCES released the results of the 2003 survey in the publication "Internet Access in U.S. Public Schools and Classrooms: 1994-2003." Questionnaires and cover letters for the study were mailed to the principal of each sampled school in early October 2003, requesting that the questionnaire be completed by the technology coordinator or person most knowledgeable about Internet access at the school. Respondents were also offered the option of completing the survey via the Web. Telephone follow-up for survey nonresponse and data clarification was initiated in October 2003 and completed in February 2004. The final response rate was 91 percent. Respondents were asked about the number of instructional computers with access to the Internet, the types of Internet connections, support of computer hardware/software, technologies and procedures used to prevent student access to inappropriate material on the Internet, and computer availability outside of regular school hours. Respondents also provided information on school websites, the availability of hand-held and laptop computers for students and teachers, and teacher professional development on how to integrate the use of the Internet into the curriculum.

Reports released using this data:

• Internet Access in U.S. Public Schools and Classrooms: 1994-2003

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Public-Use Data Files and Documentation (FRSS 84): Distance Education Courses for Public Elementary and Secondary School Students: 2002-03 (NCES 2007-028)

Web Release: April 4, 2007

Abstract: This file contains data from a fast-response survey conducted in winter-spring 2003-04 titled "Distance Education Courses for Public Elementary and Secondary School Students: 2002-03." This public school district survey was the first nationally representative study to examine technology-based distance education availability, course offerings, and enrollments in the nation’s public elementary and secondary schools. For this study, distance education courses were defined as credit-granting courses offered to elementary and secondary school students enrolled in the district in which the teacher and students were in different locations. NCES released the results of the survey in the publication "Distance Education Courses for Public Elementary and Secondary School Students: 2002-03." Questionnaires and cover letters for the study were mailed to the superintendent of each sampled district in November 2003, requesting that the questionnaire be completed by the district’s director of curriculum and instruction, the technology coordinator, the distance education coordinator, or another staff member who was most knowledgeable about the district’s distance education courses. Respondents were also offered the option of completing the survey via the Web. Telephone follow-up for survey nonresponse and data clarification was initiated in December 2003 and completed in April 2004. The final response rate was 94 percent. The survey asked whether there were any public elementary or secondary school students in the district enrolled in distance education courses. If the respondents indicated that there were public elementary or secondary school students in the district enrolled in distance education courses, they were asked to report the number of schools in their district with students enrolled in distance education courses by instructional level of the school. Respondents were also asked to report the number of distance education course enrollments in schools in their district by instructional level of the school and curriculum area. Other survey items asked which technologies were used as primary modes of instructional delivery for distance education courses, which entities delivered distance education courses, whether any students accessed online distance education courses (and if so, from which locations), and the district’s reasons for having distance education courses. Finally, respondents were asked whether their district had any plans to expand their distance education courses, and if so, which factors, if any, might be keeping them from expanding those courses.

Reports released using this data:

• Distance Education Courses for Public Elementary and Secondary School Students: 2002-03

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Public-Use Data Files and Documentation (FRSS 87): Foods and Physical Activity in Public Elementary Schools, 2005 (NCES 2006-106)

Web Release: January 4, 2007

Abstract: This file contains data from a 2005 fast-response survey titled "Foods and Physical Activity in Public Elementary Schools: 2005." The study was prompted by concern over the rate of obesity among school-age children and was designed to obtain current national information on availability of foods and opportunities for exercise in public elementary schools. NCES released the results of the survey in the publication Calories In, Calories Out: Food and Exercise in Public Elementary Schools, 2005.

Questionnaires and cover letters for the study were mailed to the principal of each sampled school in early March 2005, requesting that the questionnaire be completed by the person most knowledgeable about the availability of foods and opportunities for physical activity at the school. Respondents were encouraged to consult with the school's food service personnel and physical education staff to complete relevant sections of the questionnaire. Respondents were also offered the option of completing the survey via the Web. Telephone follow-up for survey nonresponse and data clarification was initiated in late March 2005 and completed in late June 2005. The final response rate was 91 percent.

Respondents were asked about the types of food sold at one or more locations in their schools and in their cafeterias or lunchrooms; the types of food sold at vending machines and school stores or snack bars, and times when foods were available at those locations; food service operations and contracts with companies to sell foods at schools; scheduled recess, including the days per week, times per day, and minutes per day of recess; scheduled physical education, including the days per week, class length, and average minutes per week of physical education; activities to encourage physical activity among elementary students; and the physical assessment of students.

Reports Released using this data:

• Calories In, Calories Out: Food and Exercise in Public Elementary Schools, 2005

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National Student Service-Learning and Community Service Survey (FRSS 71): Public Use Data Files (NCES 2003-074)

Web Release: May 6, 2003

Abstract: This file contains data from a 1999 quick-response survey, "National Student Service-Learning and Community Service Survey" (FRSS 71). The survey was sent to principals at elementary and secondary public schools, who passed it along to the school official most knowledgeable about the types of programs in question. These officials were asked about policies, support, and funding for their school’s community service and service learning programs. Questions covered rates of student participation, presence of school policies requiring participation, reasons that schools encourage involvement, level of integration of service learning into the curriculum, program staffing, types of service-learning available to students, availability of support and professional development for teachers, presence of service-learning project evaluation measures, and sources of funding.
Reports Released using this data:

• Service-Learning and Community Service in K-12 Public Schools

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* Advanced Telecommunications in U.S. Private Schools, 1998–1999 (FRSS 68): Public Use Data Files (NCES 2003-054)

Web Release: May 6, 2003

Abstract: This file contains data from a 1998–1999 quick-response survey, “Advanced Telecommunications in U.S. Private Schools, 1998–1999 " (FRSS 68). The survey was completed by school officials at private elementary and secondary public schools. These officials were asked about Internet access and other information technology resources at their schools. Questions covered number and location of computers, Internet access, type of Internet connection, training, technical support, funding sources, and barriers to effective use of technology.
Reports Released using this data:

• Computer and Internet Access in U.S. Private Schools and Classrooms: 1995 and 1998
• Advanced Telecommunications in U.S. Private Schools: 1998-99

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District Survey of Alternative Schools and Programs (FRSS 76): Public Use Data Files (NCES 2003-053)

Web Release: May 6, 2003

Abstract: This file contains data from a 2001 quick-response survey, “District Survey of Alternative Schools and Programs” (FRSS 76). The survey was completed by district-level personnel most knowledgeable about alternative schools and programs. These officials were asked about availability of public alternative schools and programs, enrollment, staffing, and services for students at risk of educational failure. Questions covered location of programs, enrollment, procedures for handling exceeded capacity, exit and entry policies and procedures, staffing, curriculum and services offered, and district background information.

Reports Released using this data:

• Public Alternative Schools and Programs for Students At Risk of Education Failure: 2000-01

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* Internet Access in Public Schools, Fall 1999 (FRSS 75): Public Use Data Files (NCES 2003-041)

Web Release: May 6, 2003

Abstract: This file contains data from a 1999 quick-response survey, "Survey on Internet Access in U.S. Public Schools, Fall 1999" (FRSS 75). The survey was completed by school officials at elementary and secondary public schools. These officials were asked about Internet access and other information technology resources at their schools. Questions covered availability of computers, school and classroom level Internet access, whether or not particular groups within the school (i.e., administrative staff, teachers, students, disabled students) were able to access the Internet, number of computers on site, speed of Internet connection, sources of technology funding, and school personnel for advanced telecommunications support.

Reports Released using this data:

• Teachers' Tools for the 21st Century: A Report on Teachers' Use of Technology
• Internet Access in U.S. Public Schools and Classrooms: 1994-1999

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* Internet Access in Public Schools, Fall 2000 (FRSS 79): Public Use Data Files (NCES 2003-039)

Web Release: May 6, 2003

Abstract: This file contains data from a 2000 quick-response survey, "Survey on Internet Access in U.S. Public Schools, Fall 2000" (FRSS 79). The survey was completed by school officials at elementary and secondary public schools. These officials were asked about Internet access and other information technology resources at their schools. Questions covered availability of computers, school and classroom level Internet access, acceptable use policies, access to technology after school hours, whether or not particular groups within the school (i.e., administrative staff, teachers, students, students with disabilities) were able to access the Internet, number of computers on site, speed of Internet connection, sources of technology funding, school personnel for advanced telecommunications support, and availability of special software and hardware for students with disabilities.

Reports Released using this data:

• Internet Access in U.S. Public Schools and Classrooms: 1994-2000

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** Occupational Programs and the Use of Skill Competencies at the Secondary and Postsecondary Levels, 1999 (FRSS 72 and PEQIS 11): Public Use Data Files (NCES 2003-038)

Web Release: May 6, 2003

Abstract: This file contains data from two 1999 quick-response surveys: "Vocational Programs in Secondary Schools" (FRSS 72) and "Occupational Programs in Postsecondary Education Institutions" (PEQIS 11). The surveys were conducted in response to national concern over the gap between existing workforce skills and expanding workplace demands. These data files include information on vocational and occupational programs at the secondary and postsecondary level, including the availability of programs in a large variety of occupational areas, procedures used to ensure courses teach relevant job skills, the prevalence of skill competency lists, the level of industry/educator partnership in developing skill competency lists, and the types of credentials available through the programs.

Reports Released using this data:

• Features of Occupational Programs at the Secondary and Postsecondary Education
• Occupational Programs and the Use of Skill Competencies at the Secondary and Postsecondary Levels, 1999

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• Documentation (PEQIS) (523 KB)

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Condition of Public School Facilities, 1999 (FRSS 73): Public Use Data Files (NCES 2003-037)

Web Release: May 6, 2003

Abstract: This file contains data from a 1999 school survey, Condition of Public School Facilities (FRSS 73). Included in this data file is information on the pervasiveness of air conditioning, the number of temporary classrooms, the number of days particular public schools were closed for repairs, planned construction, repairs, and additions, long range facilities plans, the age of public schools, overcrowding and practices used to address overcrowding, estimated costs for bringing facilities to a satisfactory condition, and the overall condition of roofs, floors, walls, plumbing, heating, electric facilities, and safety features.

Reports Released using this data:

• Condition of America's Public School Facilities: 1999

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