Elementary & Secondary Schools – Industry Analysis, Statistics, Trends, and Forecasts

SIC 8211 | NAICS 611110

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Industry Analysis, Statistics, Trends, and Forecasts

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Comprehensive industry research reports provide in-depth industry analysis and five-year forecasts, with special focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect industries and their performance. Topics addressed in the reports include:

Market size and major product and service segments
Key industry statistics, trends, and financial ratios
Operating conditions and current performance
Competitive landscape and environment
Major company profiles and market shares
Five-year outlook and growth forecasts

Sample industry research report and selected industry statistics including market size, five-year average growth rate, number of businesses, and total employment are available free online.

NCES
Digest of Education Statistics
https://nces.ed.gov/

Statistical tables provide detailed information on elementary and secondary education, with topics covered by this publication including student enrollment and participation, school choice, parental involvement, personnel, teacher characteristics and salaries, student-teacher ratios, class sizes, computers and technology, academic achievement by subject categories, and student activities.

NEA
Rankings & Estimates
https://www.nea.org/

Part I of this report—Rankings—provides state-level data on topics relevant to public education such as enrollment and attendance, staffing, financial resources, governmental revenue and expenditures, and school revenue and expenditures, and Part II - Estimates provides projections for public school enrollment, employment, compensation, and finances provided by state departments of education.

U.S. Department of Education
Non-Public Education Statistics
https://www2.ed.gov/

Non-public education section provides summary information and references to more detailed data on private schools and home schooling, with detailed data available on private schools by type of school (e.g., Catholic, other religious, and nonsectarian), instructional level, program emphasis, school size based on number of students, geographic region, and locale (e.g., city, suburban, town, and rural).

NAIS
Resources available from this organization include:

Facts At A Glance
https://www.nais.org/
Annual report provides summary statistical data for independent schools by NAIS membership status and national, state, regional, and local association affiliation, with data provided in the report including number of facilities, enrollment, admissions, financial aid, annual tuition by grade level and boarding arrangement, staff composition and salaries, income and expenses, and annual and capital giving.

Trendbook
https://www.nais.org/
Annual publication examines trends likely to affect independent schools over the next few years and includes references to the latest research resources for each topic, with topics covered in individual chapters including economic outlook, demographic trends, market outlook, enrollment, financial aid, tuition and budgets, philanthropy, equity and justice issues, human resources, and student wellness.

NCEA
Annual Report on Catholic Schools
https://www.ncea.org/

Annual report provides national data on Catholic schools for grades K-12, with topics covered in the report including student enrollment by grade level and region, average tuition and per student costs, student demographics, professional staff, faculty demographics, student-teacher ratios, distribution and location of facilities, school governance, and participation in government-sponsored programs.

BizMiner Market Analysis Reports
Elementary and Secondary Schools
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Market analysis reports provide industry statistics for a user-defined area on a national, state, county, metro area, or zip code level, with data provided including number of companies, market volume and sales trends, average company sales, sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, average employee wage, and business start up activity and failure rates. Sample report can be viewed online.

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Financial Statements and Financial Ratios

BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios
Elementary and Secondary Schools
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Five-year financial statement analysis reports provide income statements, balance sheets, and key industry financial ratios for companies of all sizes, with financial data available by sales size range on a national, state, and metropolitan area level including:

Income and expenses in dollars and percentages
Balance sheets in dollars and percentages
Profitability and return on investment ratios
Liquidity and working capital ratios
Asset turnover and efficiency ratios
Capital structure and debt service ratios

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IBISWorld Research Reports
Industry Financial Ratios
(see links for individual reports)

Key statistics section of these reports provides detailed income statements and balance sheets on a common-size basis and an array of industry financial ratios, with the financial ratio data presented on an annual basis for the four most recent years for which data is available and on a historical average basis over three-year, five-year, and ten-year time periods. Sample report can be viewed free online.

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Compensation and Salary Surveys

NCES
Compensation data available from this organization includes:

Digest of Education Statistics: Chapter 2 - Teacher Salaries
https://nces.ed.gov/
Digest statistical tables provide average salaries for full-time teachers in public and private elementary and secondary schools by gender, age, race/ethnicity, years of full-time teaching experience, highest degree earned (e.g., bachelor's degree, master's degree, education specialist, and doctor's degree), instructional level (e.g., primary, secondary), state, and locale (e.g., city, suburban, town, and rural).

Digest of Education Statistics: Chapter 2 - Principals
https://nces.ed.gov/
Digest statistical tables provide information on highest degree earned (e.g., baccalaureate, master's, education specialist, and doctoral), average years of experience, and average salaries for principals in public and private elementary and secondary schools by gender, age, race/ethnicity, instructional level (e.g., elementary, secondary, and combined), and locale (e.g., city, suburban, town, and rural).

NAIS
Facts At A Glance: Salaries
https://www.nais.org/

Annual report provides summary statistical data for independent schools by NAIS membership status and national, state, regional, and local association affiliation, with job positions covered in the salaries section including administrative (e.g., president, head, dean, and director), staff (e.g., clerical, kitchen, maintenance, technology, and security), and teaching personnel (e.g., teacher, assistant, and aide).

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Private Company Sales Transaction Databases
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Free "Visitor Search" allows users to search DealStats, BIZCOMPS, and FactSet MergerStat for private company sales transaction data by SIC Code or NAICS Code using the following codes:

– SIC Code 8211 - Elementary and Secondary Schools

– NAICS Code 611110 - Elementary and Secondary Schools

Establishments included in these codes

Public elementary and secondary schools - Establishments that are funded and run by the government at the local, state, or federal level. These establishments are open to all students in the district or region, and education is provided free of charge.

Private elementary and secondary schools - Establishments that are run by private organizations, including religious institutions, and are not funded by the government. These establishments charge tuition fees and often have selective admission policies.

Charter schools - Establishments that operate independently from traditional public institutions and are granted greater autonomy in exchange for meeting specific performance standards.

Magnet schools - Establishments with a specialized curriculum or theme that attracts students from outside the immediate area. These publicly-funded establishments are designed to promote diversity and academic excellence.

Boarding schools - Private establishments where students live on campus and attend classes. These establishments often have a rigorous academic curriculum and offer extracurricular activities such as sports, music, and art.

Special education schools - Establishments that provide education and support services to students with disabilities or special needs. These establishments may offer specialized instruction, therapies, and accommodations to help students succeed.

Montessori schools - Privately establishments that follow the educational philosophy of Maria Montessori, which emphasizes self-directed learning and individualized instruction.

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