Data Asset Summary
Asset Title: Private School Universe Survey
Description: The Private School Universe Survey (PSS) is a study that is part of the Private School Universe program; program data are available since 1989-1990. PSS is a cross-sectional survey that collects data on private elementary and secondary schools, including religious orientation, level of school, length of school year, length of school day, total enrollment (K-12), race/ethnicity of students, number of high school graduates, number of teachers employed, program emphasis, and existence and type of kindergarten program. The study was conducted using mail questionnaires and telephone follow-up of all private schools in the United States. The PSS universe consists of a diverse population of schools. It includes both schools with a religious orientation (e.g., Catholic, Lutheran, or Jewish) and nonsectarian schools with programs ranging from regular to special emphasis and special education.
Agency: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Category: Academic Articles
Topics: Education
Public Version: Yes