The Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS) collects and links data to evaluate education and workforce efforts in the Commonwealth. This includes developing reports, responding to research requests, and providing statistical data about these efforts so policymakers, agencies, and the general public can make better informed decisions.
How many jobs will Kentucky need to fill during the next five years? What will those jobs pay? Do we have the right mix of workers and skills to fill those jobs? This interactive report provides data to help Kentuckians answer these questions.
Labor Force Update
May, 2019
The Labor Force Update highlights recent data releases from the Labor Market Information section of KYSTATS and elsewhere.
Early Childhood Profile
April, 2019
This interactive report provides data to show how well Kentucky children are being served before they enter primary school, as well as how they perform academically in 3rd grade.
Kentucky Workforce Dashboard – April 2019
April, 2019
The Kentucky Workforce Dashboard is a user-friendly tool that local workforce areas can use to inform the impact of services in their area.
1115 Medicaid Waiver Briefing
March, 2019
The 1115 Medicaid Waiver Briefing provides demographics about Medicaid beneficiaries from the impact population as well as educational attainment and employment outcomes for this group by Local Workforce Area.
Work Ready Communities
February, 2019
This interactive report is a dynamic tool for communities in Kentucky to easily see whether they meet each specified criteria to be 'Work Ready'.
Civilian Labor Force Report
February, 2019
This interactive report allows users to explore estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program and the Current Population Survey (CPS).
Career and Technical Education Feedback Report
January, 2019
This interactive report examines high school Career and Technical Education (CTE) trends in Kentucky and its association with employment and postsecondary outcomes later in life.
Industry Profiler
January, 2019
This report offers users an interactive environment in which to explore historical levels of employment and wages earned among employees covered by Kentucky’s Unemployment Insurance program.
Postsecondary Feedback Report
January, 2019
Earning a postsecondary credential can unlock opportunity, but a student’s odds of success can vary based on the institution they attend, the credential they pursue, and the content area of their studies. This interactive report allows users to explore outcomes for students at each of Kentucky’s postsecondary institutions by major and credential type.
The Kentucky Proficiency Dashboard highlights the percentage of public K-12 students scoring proficient or above in each subject area by school level (elementary, middle or high). Kentucky public school students are tested annually to determine academic performance. Accountable students included in these reports were enrolled for a minimum of 100 days. This report also allows users to compare proficiency and above percentages by districts and schools, race, and economic status.
2017 Outcomes for 2010 High School Graduates
November, 2018
Life Outcomes is an interactive report following the 2010 Kentucky high school graduating class to display educational and workforce outcomes 7 years after graduation.
EPSB New Teacher Survey
October, 2018
Do new teachers feel like their preparation program helped them to have a positive impact on students during their first year of teaching? This interactive report uses survey data to explore this question for each teacher preparation program in Kentucky.KTIP, interns, student teachers
Academic and Workforce Outcomes for High School Students
October, 2018
Did working seniors in high school have better education outcomes? Did those students have greater success later in life? This report explores these questions in an attempt to find answers.
Early Childhood Profile
October, 2018
This interactive report provides data to show how well Kentucky children are being served before they enter primary school, as well as how they perform academically in 3rd grade.
Appalachian Region
October, 2018
This map shows Appalachian Counties of Kentucky.
Occupational Outlook
September, 2018
Which occupations will be in demand from now until 2026? Which will provide the most job openings each year? Which are likely to grow the fastest, and which are likely to decline? This report is intended to offer insight into these often-asked questions.
Education and Workforce Outcomes for CTE Students
September, 2018
This report examines high school Career and Technical Education (CTE) trends in Kentucky and its association with employment and postsecondary outcomes later in life.
High School Feedback Report
August, 2018
This series of PDF reports provides comparative information about the college-going and college success patterns of Kentucky students by high school.
High School Feedback Report
August, 2018
Postsecondary credentials are increasingly serving as prerequisites for high-paying jobs in growing sectors of the economy. Are Kentucky students successfully graduating from high school, earning credentials, and gaining employment? This interactive report allows users to explore data to help answer these questions.
High School Feedback Workbook
August, 2018
Postsecondary credentials are increasingly serving as prerequisites for high-paying jobs in growing sectors of the economy. Are Kentucky students successfully graduating from high school, earning credentials, and gaining employment? This interactive report allows users to explore data to help answer these questions.
Kentucky Skills U Feedback Report
July, 2018
This interactive report provides the most complete and accurate data about adult education students for Kentucky counties, Local Workforce Areas (LWA) and the state as a whole.
Work Ready Communities
June, 2018
This interactive report is a dynamic tool for communities in Kentucky to easily see whether they meet each specified criteria to be 'Work Ready'.
Early Postsecondary Opportunities
June, 2018
This report explores Early Postsecondary Opportunities (EPOs) throughout the state, and whether participating in an EPO course impacted a student’s outcomes for one- and two-year postsecondary enrollment and/or employment in Kentucky.
Missing Medicaid Students: Private or Home Schooling?
May, 2018
A descriptive analysis of school-aged children receiving Medicaid benefits but not enrolled in public school in the 2016-17 academic year.
Education Detours to the Workforce
May, 2018
What happens when Kentuckians detour from the typical education-to-workforce pipeline? This report explores the outcomes for people that depart from the traditional path of moving straight from graduating after their senior year of high school to earning a postsecondary credential in 2-4 years.
Kentucky State Workforce Profile
May, 2018
These documents provide a brief overview of Local Workforce Area's and the State of Kentucky’s Population, Commuting Patterns, Educational Attainment, Projected Workforce Demand and Key Industry Sectors.
Population and Labor Force Estimates by Sex and Race
May, 2018
This report provides statewide and county-level population and labor force estimates by sex and race.
Ready. Set. (Work&) Learn
May, 2018
Many college students hold a job while working towards a degree - is the amount they earn related to their academic outcomes? This report examines outcomes for three groups of Kentucky first-year college students: non-earners, those who earned less than $7,500, and those earning more than $7,500.
Postsecondary Feedback Report
March, 2018
Earning a postsecondary credential can unlock opportunity, but a student’s odds of success can vary based on the institution they attend, the credential they pursue, and the content area of their studies. This interactive report allows users to explore outcomes for students at each of Kentucky’s postsecondary institutions by major and credential type.
Teacher Preparation Program Feedback Report
March, 2018
Who will educate Kentucky P-12 students in the coming years? What are they specializing in? This interactive report provides data on students enrolled in teacher preparation programs in Kentucky, including employment outcomes by program.
Teacher Preparation Program Feedback Report
March, 2018
Who will educate Kentucky P-12 students in the coming years? What are they specializing in? This report provides data on students enrolled in teacher preparation programs in Kentucky, including employment outcomes by program.
High School Feedback Report
November, 2017
Postsecondary credentials are increasingly serving as prerequisites for high-paying jobs in growing sectors of the economy. Are Kentucky students successfully graduating from high school, earning credentials, and gaining employment? This interactive report allows users to explore data to help answer these questions.
Economic Security Report of Employment and Earning Outcomes
November, 2017
Which degree programs produce the highest wages in the first year after graduation? This report compares workforce outcomes for graduates of various degree programs, including lists of the top 15 programs for first-year wages for associates, bachelors, and masters degrees.
Adult Education Feedback Report
October, 2017
Are Kentucky adults without a high school diploma successfully entering adult education, completing their GED, and improving their employment outcomes? This interactive report helps users explore these questions at the county level in Kentucky.
Kentucky Commuting Patterns Report
October, 2017
Nearly 2 million people commute to or from Kentucky on a typical workday — where are they going? This interactive report shows commuting patterns for each county in Kentucky, allowing users to filter by both home county and work county.
Teacher Supply and Demand
September, 2017
Does Kentucky produce enough teachers to meet the demand of local school districts? This interactive report breaks down both the supply and demand of teachers in Kentucky by county and primary subject taught.
High School Feedback Report on College Going
June, 2017
Postsecondary credentials are increasingly serving as prerequisites for high-paying jobs in growing sectors of the economy. Are Kentucky students successfully graduating from high school, earning credentials, and gaining employment? This series of PDF reports allows users to explore data to help answer these questions.
High School Feedback Report on College Success
June, 2017
Postsecondary credentials are increasingly serving as prerequisites for high-paying jobs in growing sectors of the economy. Are Kentucky students successfully graduating from high school, earning credentials, and gaining employment? This series of PDF reports allows users to explore data to help answer these questions.
Early Childhood Profile
May, 2017
This interactive report provides data to show how well Kentucky children are being served before they enter primary school, as well as how they perform academically in 3rd grade.
CTE Outcomes
May, 2017
Do high school Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs prepare high school students for success in postsecondary or the workforce? This report explores these outcomes by the college/career readiness status of Kentucky high school graduates.
Early Childhood Profile
April, 2017
This series of PDF reports provides county-level data to show how well Kentucky children are being served before they enter primary school, as well as how they perform academically in 3rd grade.
College Going Rates for 2014-15 High School Graduates
April, 2017
This map shows the percentage of 2015 public high school graduates attending an in-state college or university in 2015-16.
Local Workforce Areas and Workforce Development Planning Regions
April, 2017
This map shows counties, Local Workforce Areas, and Workforce Planning Regions.
Teacher Preparation Program Feedback Report
February, 2017
Who will educate Kentucky P-12 students in the coming years? What are they specializing in? This series of PDF reports provides data on students enrolled in teacher preparation programs in Kentucky, including employment outcomes by program.
CTE Outcomes
February, 2017
Do high school Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs prepare high school students for success in postsecondary or the workforce? This report explores these outcomes by the college/career readiness status of Kentucky high school graduates.
Poverty Rates by County
December, 2016
This map shows the percentage of population living in poverty by county.
Career Profile
November, 2016
This report provides a snapshot of 150 high-growth occupations including education requirements, projected growth, estimated wages, and job responsibilities.
New Teacher Survey
October, 2016
Do new teachers feel like their preparation program helped them to have a positive impact on students during their first year of teaching? This interactive report uses survey data to explore this question for each teacher preparation program in Kentucky.
Adult Education Feedback Report
July, 2016
Are Kentucky adults without a high school diploma successfully entering adult education, completing their GED, and improving their employment outcomes? This report helps users explore these questions at the county level in Kentucky.
High School Feedback Report on College Going
June, 2016
This series of PDF reports provides comparative information about the college-going patterns of Kentucky students by high school.
High School Feedback Report on College Success
June, 2016
This series of PDF reports provides comparative information about how well students perform in their first year of college after graduating from Kentucky public high schools.
Occupational Outlooks
June, 2016
This report provides long-term projections, estimating the 10-year demand for various occupations.
Educational Cooperatives
June, 2016
This map shows which counties are included within each educational cooperative.
Early Childhood Profile
March, 2016
This series of PDF reports provides county-level data to show how well Kentucky children are being served before they enter primary school, as well as how they perform academically in 3rd grade.
High School Feedback Report on College Going
November, 2015
This series of PDF reports provides comparative information about the college-going patterns of Kentucky students by high school.
High School Feedback Report on College Success
November, 2015
This series of PDF reports provides comparative information about how well students perform in their first year of college after graduating from Kentucky public high schools.
Student Performance Gap
October, 2015
This report provides analysis of student growth and performance outcomes on Kentucky’s state assessment (K-PREP) in early grades, specifically 4th through 6th grades, in both reading and mathematics. The report further examines the relationship between 8th grade K-PREP student performance and College Readiness at the time of high school graduation.
Economic Analysis
August, 2015
These reports provide selected economic analyses for the state and local workforce areas
Work Ready Communities
August, 2015
This map shows Work Ready Communities by status.
County Profile Report
July, 2015
This series of PDF reports provide a summary of population statistics for each county in Kentucky, including data on education, poverty, and employment.
School Districts
April, 2015
This map shows the Kentucky Public School Districts.
Early Childhood Profile
March, 2015
This series of PDF reports provides county-level data to show how well Kentucky children are being served before they enter primary school, as well as how they perform academically in 3rd grade.
High School Feedback Report on College Going
January, 2015
This series of PDF reports provides comparative information about the college-going patterns of Kentucky students by high school.
High School Feedback Report on College Success
January, 2015
This series of PDF reports provides comparative information about how well students perform in their first year of college after graduating from Kentucky public high schools.
Postsecondary Feedback Report
November, 2014
Earning a postsecondary credential can unlock opportunity, but a student’s odds of success can vary based on the institution they attend, the credential they pursue, and the content area of their studies. This series of PDF reports allows users to explore outcomes for students at each of Kentucky’s postsecondary institutions by major and credential type.
Teacher Preparation Program Feedback Report
October, 2014
Who will educate Kentucky P-12 students in the coming years? What are they specializing in? This series of PDF reports provides data on students enrolled in teacher preparation programs in Kentucky, including employment outcomes by program.
Occupational Outlooks
August, 2014
This report provides long-term projections, estimating the 10-year demand for various occupations.
More College = More Money
July, 2014
How well do graduates of various Kentucky postsecondary degree programs perform in the workforce? This report examines the in-Kentucky employment rate and wages of people earning different kinds of postsecondary degrees in Kentucky.
No College = Low Wages
July, 2014
This report examines the workforce outcomes of Kentucky high school graduates that do not pursue any form of postsecondary education, disaggregating outcomes by gender and race/ethnicity.
County Profile Report
June, 2014
This series of PDF reports provide a summary of population statistics for each county in Kentucky, including data on education, poverty, and employment.
Appalachian Region
May, 2014
This map shows Appalachian Counties of Kentucky.
Early Childhood Profile
March, 2014
This series of PDF reports provides county-level data to show how well Kentucky children are being served before they enter primary school, as well as how they perform academically in 3rd grade.
High School Feedback Report on College Going
November, 2013
This series of PDF reports provides comparative information about the college-going patterns of Kentucky students by high school.
Early Childhood Profile
February, 2013
This series of PDF reports provides county-level data to show how well Kentucky children are being served before they enter primary school, as well as how they perform academically in 3rd grade.
Teacher Retention
February, 2013
Do graduates of teacher preparation programs in Kentucky gain and maintain employment in Kentucky public schools? This report examines employment outcomes for teachers in Kentucky one, two, and three years after graduation.
Employment Outcomes from 2013
January, 2013
How well do graduates of various Kentucky postsecondary degree programs perform in the workforce? This report examines the in-Kentucky employment rate and wages of people earning different kinds of postsecondary degrees in Kentucky.
High School Feedback Report on College Going
November, 2012
This series of PDF reports provides comparative information about the college-going patterns of Kentucky students by high school.
County Profile Report
January, 2012
This series of PDF reports provide a summary of population statistics for each county in Kentucky, including data on education, poverty, and employment.
Teacher Prep
January, 2012
Who will educate Kentucky P-12 students in the coming years? What are they specializing in? This report provides data on students enrolled in teacher preparation programs in Kentucky, including employment outcomes by program.
