Census - American Community Survey - C14007 School Enrollment

This set of Census tables (C14007A-C14007I) shows school enrollment by level of school for the population ages 3 years and older. Each table shows the estimate for one race or ethnicity. The link provided is C14007D but the other tables are available using the Census website's search feature.

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Methodology

Link To Data Source

https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT1Y2022.C14007D?q=C14007D:+School+Enrollment+by+Detailed+Level+of+School+for+the+Population+3+Years+and+Over+(Asian+Alone)

Why Was The Data Collected?

The American Community Survey contains school enrollment questions in order to create enrollment statistics. The data may be used to understand the characteristics and needs of school-aged children and adult learners. For more information about this question: https://www.census.gov/acs/www/about/why-we-ask-each-question/school/

How Was The Data Collected?

Survey, via mail to specific addresses

Who Collected The Data?

American Community Survey (ACS)

Who Owns The Data?

U.S. Census Bureau

Who Was Included Or Excluded From The Sample?

3.5 million addresses nationwide are randomly selected each year to respond to the American Community Survey. More information about sample sizes, including the Oklahoma sample size each year, are available here: https://www.census.gov/acs/www/methodology/sample_size_and_data_quality/

Notes On Data Quality

Random sampling method of data collection on a rotating basis, participants are legally obligated to answer all questions as accurately as possible. Privacy is protected by the Census Bureau. There is a 90% margin of error for the ACS in general, however, there is also a unique margin of error for each statistic.

Notes On Data Usage Conditions

The data is publicly available and may be used for cross-community comparisons by the public, journalists, educators, businesses, and various government and nonprofit agencies.

Analysis

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Analysis

Why Were These Categories Used?

ACS does not explain how it defines or why it uses particular categories, other than to understand them better for service and program delivery and funding.

Who Selected The Categories?

American Community Survey and U.S. Census Bureau

Who Is Defining The Categories?

American Community Survey and U.S. Census Bureau

Who Is Defining The Categories?

American Community Survey and U.S. Census Bureau

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