File Structure: CBEDS Data About Schools/Districts
File structure for California Basic Educational Data System (CBEDS) data about schools and districts for 2015–16 and 2016–17.Files: cbedsora15b.txt and cbedsora16b.txt
Data included in this file are estimated number of teacher hires, kindergarten program type, truancy, educational calendar, parental exception waivers, increased learning time, advanced coursework/dual class enrollment, attendance rates, and school year minutes.
| 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 zeroes. |
| 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