This indicator reports the percentage of the population aged 25 and older obtaining an Bachelor’s level degree or higher. This indicator is relevant because educational attainment is a key driver of population health. Source US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2019-23. Source Description The American Community Survey (ACS) is a nationwide survey designed to provide…
The adjusted cohort graduation rate (ACGR) is a graduation metric that follows a “cohort” of first-time 9th graders in a particular school year, and adjusts this number by adding any students who transfer into the cohort after 9th grade and subtracting any students who transfer out, emigrate to another country, or pass away. The ACGR…
This indicator reports the total count and rate per 1,000 enrolled students of allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of sex; race, color, national origin; disability; sexual orientation; and religion. Data are obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), 2021-2022.Note: The instances of 0 might indicate…
This indicator reports per capita income. Total income includes all reported income from wages and salaries as well as income from self-employment, interest or dividends, public assistance, retirement, and other sources. Per capita income is the average (mean) income computed for every man, woman, and child in a the specified area. Source US Census Bureau,…
This indicator reports the percentage of public school students eligible for free or reduced price lunches. This indicator is relevant because it assesses vulnerable populations which are more likely to have multiple health access, health status, and social support needs. Additionally, when combined with poverty data, providers can use this measure to identify gaps in…
This indicator reports the percentage of the total population living in households with incomes at various thresholds relative to the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). The Federal Poverty Level is updated each year and varies by household size and state (there is one set of thresholds for the contiguous states – Alaska and Hawaii thresholds are…