Research Data Requests

For Researchers:  Available Data Sources

NCDPI does have publicly available data sets on Student, Educator, and School Performance which can be used to assist in research at the school and/or district level; and supports a set of dashboards.

Requests for email addresses and other contact information for parents/guardians and school/district staff should be directed to the administrative points of contact in Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and other Public School Units (PSUs). 

Researchers requiring record level or Personally Identifiable Information (PII) should review the Requesting Data from NCDPI section at the bottom of this page.

State Data Sources - Publicly Available 

Prior to requesting data, please check the reports and data listed in the menu on the right side of this page and posted at these links:

Dashboards:

Interactive Websites:

  • EDDIE: School Characteristics/Staff interactive website and reports, including contact information for all LEAs and PSUs in North Carolina.
  • NC School Report Cards - Interactive website that allows users to view student performance and growth, school characteristics, student demographics, and more at the district and school levels.
  • Statistical Profile (Tips for Using the Statistical Profile): Interactive website of financial and school data

Websites, Workbooks and Surveys:

External Public Data Sources 

Requesting Data from NCDPI

Thank you for your interest in partnering with NCDPI for research on issues related to improving student learning and instructional strategies in North Carolina public schools.

Please complete these forms as the first step in partnering with NCDPI - Research Data Request Form or Letter of Support Form

Once the appropriate form is submitted, it will be reviewed by our internal Research Review Committee for approval during the next monthly meeting.
Please see this slide deck for more information on the NC DPI Data Request process: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/153rcYEYPfOW2B26doXOUm8UvAOJaqEjPmwrT3jDZ3RU

The link below inlcudes a sound recording of the presentation: https://dpi-nc.zoomgov.com/rec/share/oB1SNZBK44mRnBa_B8E5EA3iSdV5gX-aA6…
Passcode: UyU@k9g7
If you have any questions, please email research@dpi.nc.gov.

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