New Data on U.S. Public and Private K–12 Schools, Teachers, and Principals in 2020–21

The National Center for Education Statistics released three new reports that provide a first look into the data from the 2020–21 National Teacher and Principal Survey (NTPS): Characteristics of 2020–21 Public and Private K–12 Schools in the United States: Results From the National Teacher and Principal Survey, which provides new information about public and private K–12 schools. The report also provides information on the number of full–time and part–time staff of various types, school start times, the types of school programs, and difficulties in filling teacher vacancies. Characteristics of 2020–21 Public and Private K–12 School Principals in the United States: Results From the National Teacher and Principal Survey, which provides new information about public and private K–12 school principals. The report also provides information on principals’ race, sex, age, average time spent on different activities, and influence on decisions. Characteristics of 2020–21 Public and Private K–12 School Teachers in the United States: Results From the National Teacher and Principal Survey, which provides new information about public and private K–12 school teachers. The report also provides information on teachers’ race, sex, age, highest degree earned, average class size, education and preparation, influence over school policies, and autonomy. To view the full reports, please visit the associated report pages listed below.  Elementary and Secondary Schools: https://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2022111 Elementary and Secondary School Principals: https://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2022112 Elementary and Secondary School Teachers: https://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2022113