Data - NLSD

The National Longitudinal School Database (NLSD) was created by the National Center for Research on Education Access and Choice (REACH) to allow researchers to examine various aspects of traditional public schools, charter schools, magnet schools, and private schools.

If you are interested in accessing the NLSD, fill out the request form here.

The NLSD 1.0 is a near-census of all public and private schools and districts in the United States from school years 1990-91 to 2019-20. It comprises three files:

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