NCES
Government & Politics abbreviation · US Federal Agency
| Stands for | National Center for Education Statistics |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
NCES stands for National Center for Education Statistics, a US federal agency abbreviation.
Federal statistical agency in the Education Department's Institute of Education Sciences that collects and reports data on US schools and colleges. It runs the National Assessment of Educational Progress, known as the Nation's Report Card, and the IPEDS college database.
Example: NCES data show that public school enrollment has declined since 2019.
Usage notes
Its origins go back to the 1867 law that created the first federal Department of Education, whose main job was gathering statistics. NAEP results in reading and mathematics are the main nationally comparable measure of student achievement. Contract cancellations and staff reductions in 2025 raised concerns among researchers about delays to some data collections.
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