File Structure: CBEDS Data about Schools/Districts
File structure for California Basic Educational Data System (CBEDS) data about schools and districts for 2012–13 and 2013–14.Files: cbedsora12b.txt and cbedsora13b.txt
Data included in this file are estimated number of teacher hires, high school graduation requirements, educational options, technology, educational calendar, parental exception waivers, bilingual paraprofessionals, increased learning time, school year minutes, advanced coursework/dual class enrollment, attendance rates, and truancy.
| Field Name | Field Type | Width | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
CdsCode |
Character |
14 | 14-digit county/district/school (CDS) code. For districts and county offices, the last seven-digits will be zeros. |
| CountyName | Character | 50 | County name. |
| DistrictName | Character | 50 | District name. |
| SchoolName | Character | 50 | School name. |
Description |
Character |
50 | Row description (data element). |
Level |
Character |
1 | Level of data. Field is coded as follows:
|
Section |
Character |
1 | Section identification. Corresponds to the sections on the County/District Information Form (CDIF) and School Information Form (SIF). Field is coded as follows: When Level = D
When Level = S
* These data are only collected for School Improvement Grant (SIG) Participants and is not available statewide. |
RowNumber |
Character |
3 | Row number. Corresponds to row numbers on the CDIF and SIF. |
Value |
Character |
50 | Contains the value of the field. |
Year |
Character |
4 | Specifies the year of the data collection. |
Contacts for Technical Questions
- Using Downloadable Files
Data Reporting Office | dro@cde.ca.gov | 916-327-0219
- Data Content
California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS)/CBEDS/CDS Operations Office | cbeds@cde.ca.gov | 916-324-6738