The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) collects student and financial data from schools and districts across the state through enterprise data systems. This information supports federal and state reporting requirements and informs data-driven decision-making.
Data Collection
All Kentucky public schools use enterprise‑level data systems that follow statewide product standards. These standards help ensure consistent data collection across districts to support effective use of high-quality information.
Data Use
KDE promotes the use of aggregated information for analysis and research and protects student privacy by limiting access to identifiable data. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) governs when personally identifiable information may be shared and grants parents’ rights regarding their child’s education records. KDE uses the collected data to:
- Calculate funding for public schools
- Provide services and resources
- Evaluate the effectiveness of programs
- Monitor compliance with state and federal laws
- Meet federal and state reporting requirements.
- Track progress toward KDE goals
- Support parent and public engagement in Kentucky’s public education system
Kentucky School Report Card Suite
Data collected is used to populate the Kentucky School Report Card (SRC) Suite, which provides families, educators, and community members with transparent, easy-to-understand information about Kentucky’s schools.
- The annually updated SRC Dashboard highlights key topics and accountability measures at the school, district, and state levels.
- To further support public engagement and data use, the SRC Suite also offers downloadable datasets and supplemental information through Open House.
- Families and students can access real-time, student-specific information—including attendance, grades, class assignments, and more—through the Infinite Campus Parent/Student Portal. Students may also have their own accounts. For help with creating or using a portal account, please contact your child’s school.