KEDS Data Dictionary

The KEDS Data Dictionary provides Ed-Fi defintions and examples for each individual field used in the KEDS data upload process. Users can search for fields and correlated information using the Search Box listed on the page. 

 

Commonly Used Fields

Associated Resources: Field Name: Resource/Field Definition: Example:

StaffEducationOrganizationAssignmentAssociations

StudentEducationOrganizationResponsibilityAssociation

StudentLanguageInstructionProgramAssociation

StudentHomelessProgramAssociation

StudentSchoolFoodServiceProgramAssociation

StudentTitleIPartAProgramAssociations

StudentKPATProgramAssociations

StudentKPPProgramAssociations

AcademicWeeks

Session

GradingPeriod

StudentSectionAssociation

StaffSectionAssociation

Grades

BeginDate

Month, day, and year of the start or effective date of when services begin.

8/1/2025

StaffEducationOrganizationAssignment

StudentEducationOrganizationAssociation

StudentLanguageInstructionProgramAssociation

StudentHomelessProgramAssociation

StudentSchoolFoodServiceProgramAssociation

StudentTitleIPartAProgramAssociations

StudentKPATProgramAssociations

StudentKPPProgramAssociations

CourseOffering

StudentAcademicRecord

EducationOrganizationID

The identifier assigned to an education organization.8/1/2025

StudentEducationOrganizationResponsibilityAssociation

AcademicWeeks

Session

GradingPeriod

StudentSectionAssociation

EndDateMonth, day, and year of the start or effective date of when services end.10/1/2025

StudentLanguageInstructionProgramAssociation

StudentHomelessProgramAssociation

StudentSchoolFoodServiceProgramAssociation

StudentTitleIPartAProgramAssociations

StudentKPATProgramAssociations

StudentKPPProgramAssociations

ProgramName

The formal name of the program of instruction, training, services, or benefits available through federal, state, or local agencies.English as a Second Language (ESL)

StudentLanguageInstructionProgramAssociation

StudentHomelessProgramAssociation

StudentSchoolFoodServiceProgramAssociation

StudentTitleIPartAProgramAssociations

StudentKPATProgramAssociations

StudentKPPProgramAssociations

ProgramTypeDescriptorThe type of program.English as a Second Language (ESL)

Calendar

CalendarDates

StudentSchoolAssociation

StudentSchoolAttendanceEvents

AcademicWeeks

GradingPeriod

CourseOffering

Section

StudentSectionAssociation

StaffSectionAssociation

SectionEducator

Grades

SchoolIDThe identifier assigned to a school.310019984

Calendar

CalendarDates

StudentSchoolAttendanceEvents

Session

GradingPeriod

CourseOffering

Section

StudentSectionAssociation

StaffSectionAssociation

SectionEducator

Grades

StudentAcademicRecord

SchoolYearKey for School Year2027

Students

StudentSchoolAssociation

StudentEducationOrganizationAssociations

StudentEducationOrganizationResponsibilityAssociation

StudentLanguageInstructionProgramAsociation

StudentHomelessProgramAssociation

StudentSchoolFoodServiceProgramAssociation

StudentTitleIPartAProgramAssociations

StudentKPATProgramAssociations

StudentKPPProgramAssociations

StudentSchoolAttendanceEvents

StudentSectionAssociation

Grades

StudentAssessment

StudentAcademicRecord

StudentUniqueIDA unique alphanumeric code assigned to a student.1234567890

 

All Available KEDS Fields

Resource:▼ Field Name: Resource/Field Definition: Example:

Calendar

N/A

 

A set of dates associated with an organization.

N/A
CalendarCalendar CodeThe identifier for the calendar.TestCalendar
CalendarCalendarTypeDescriptorIndicates the type of calendar.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • Grade Level
  • IEP
  • School
  • Staff
  • Student Specific
CalendarGradeLevelDescriptorIndicates the grade level associated with the calendar.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool
  • Kindergarten
  • First grade
  • Second grade
  • Third grade
  • Fourth grade
  • Fifth grade
  • Sixth grade
  • Seventh grade
  • Eighth grade
  • Ninth grade
  • Tenth grade
  • Eleventh grade
  • Twelfth grade
  • Ungraded
CalendarDatesN/AThe type of scheduled or unscheduled event for the day.N/A
CalendarDatesCalendarEventTypeThe type of scheduled or unscheduled event for the day.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • Holiday
  • Inclement Weather Day
  • Instructional Day
  • Make-Up Day
  • Other
  • Staff Development or In Service Day
  • Student late arrival/early dismissal
CalendarDatesDateThe month, day, and year of the calendar event.09/01/2025
CalendarDatesCalendarCodeThe identifier for the calendar.TestCalendar
StudentsN/AThis entity represents an individual for whom instruction, services, and/or care are provided in an early childhood, elementary, or secondary educational program under the jurisdiction of a school, education agency or other institution or program. A student is a person who has been enrolled in a school or other educational institution.N/A
StudentsLastSurnameThe name borne in common by members of a family.Test
StudentsFirstNameA name given to an individual at birth, baptism, or during another naming ceremony, or through legal change.Student
StudentsMiddleNameA secondary name given to an individual at birth, baptism, or during another naming ceremony.Education
StudentsGenerationCodeSuffixAn appendage, if any, used to denote an individual's generation in his family (e.g., Jr., Sr., III).Jr
StudentsBirthSexDescriptorA person's gender at birth.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • Male
  • Female
StudentsBirthDateThe month, day, and year on which an individual was born.01/01/2015
StudentsBirthCountryDescriptorThe country in which an individual is born. It is strongly recommended that entries use only ISO 3166 2-letter country codes.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

BirthCountryDescriptorList

StaffEducationOrganizationAssignmentAssociationsN/AThis association indicates the education organization to which a staff member provides services.N/A
StaffEducationOrganizationAssignmentStaffClassificationDescriptorThe titles of employment, official status, or rank of education staff.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

StaffClassificationDescriptorList

StudentSchoolAssociationN/AThis association represents the school in which a student is enrolled. The semantics of enrollment may differ slightly by state. Non-enrollment relationships between a student and an education organization may be described using the StudentEducationOrganizationAssociation.N/A
StudentSchoolAssociationEducationPlanAn unordered collection of studentSchoolAssociationEducationPlans. The type of education plan(s) the student is following, if appropriate.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • Qualified For a 504 Plan
  • IEP Student
  • Gifted Student
  • Individual Plan of Study
StudentSchoolAssociationEntryDateThe month, day, and year on which an individual enters and begins to receive instructional services in a school.09/01/2025
StudentSchoolAssociationEntryGradeLevelDescriptorThe grade level or primary instructional level at which a student enters and receives services in a school or an educational institution during a given academic session.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool
  • Kindergarten
  • First grade
  • Second grade
  • Third grade
  • Fourth grade
  • Fifth grade
  • Sixth grade
  • Seventh grade
  • Eighth grade
  • Ninth grade
  • Tenth grade
  • Eleventh grade
  • Twelfth grade
  • Ungraded
StudentSchoolAssociationExitWithdrawDateThe recorded exit or withdraw date for the student.10/01/2025
StudentSchoolAssociationExitWithdrawTypeDescriptorThe circumstances under which the student exited from membership in an educational institution.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

ExitWithDrawTypeDescriptorList

StudentSchoolAssociationExtension.SchoolEntryDateThe month, day, year on which the student enrolls and begins to receive instructional services in the Building.08/01/2024
StudentSchoolAssociationExtension.LocalEducationAgencyEntryDateThe month, day, year on which the student enrolls and begins to receive instructional services in a school district.08/01/2024
StudentSchoolAssociationExtension.StateEntryDateThe month, day, year on which the student enrolls and begins to receive instructional services in Kansas.08/01/2024
StudentSchoolAssociationExtension.MembershipDaysThe number of days the student has been enrolled and receiving instruction.30
StudentSchoolAssociationExtension.MinutesEnrolledThe number of minutes per day that the student was enrolled in this district on September 20.360
StudentSchoolAssociationExtension.CTEContactMinutesThe number of minutes a high school student received instruction in an Approved for funding career and technical education course on September 20.45
StudentSchoolAssociationExtension.CreditsRequiredtoGraduateThe total amount of completed credits required for graduation.21
StudentEducationOrganizationAssociationN/AThis association represents student information as reported in the context of the student's relationship to the education organization. Enrollment relationship semantics are covered by StudentSchoolAssociation.N/A
StudentEducationOrganizationAssociationAddressTypeDescriptorThe type of address listed for an individual or organization. For example: Physical Address, Mailing Address, Home Address, etc.)

Allowable Descriptor Values: 

  • Home
StudentEducationOrganizationAssociationStateAbbreviationDescriptorThe abbreviation for the state (within the United States) or outlying area in which an address is located.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

StateAbbreviationDescriptor

 
StudentEducationOrganizationAssociationCityThe name of the city in which an address is located.Topeka
StudentEducationOrganizationAssociationPostalCodeThe five or nine digit zip code or overseas postal code portion of an address.66606
StudentEducationOrganizationAssociationStreetNumberNameThe street number and street name or post office box number of an address.123 Test Ave.
StudentEducationOrganizationAssociationHispanicLatinoEthnicityAn indication that the individual traces his or her origin or descent to Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Central, and South America, and other Spanish cultures, regardless of race, as last reported to the education organization. The term, "Spanish origin," can be used in addition to "Hispanic or Latino."False
StudentEducationOrganizationAssociationLanguageDescriptorA specification of which written or spoken communication is being used.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

LanguageDescriptor

StudentEducationOrganizationAssociationRaceDescriptorThe general racial category which most clearly reflects the individual's recognition of his or her community or with which the individual most identifies as last reported to the education organization. The data model allows for multiple entries so that each individual can specify all appropriate races.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • American Indian - Alaska Native
  • Asian
  • Black - African American
  • Native Hawaiian - Pacific Islander
  • White
StudentEducationOrganizationAssociationStudentCharacteristicDescriptorThe characteristic designated for the student.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

StudentCharacteristicsDescriptors

StudentEducationOrganizationAssociationStudentIdentificationCodeA unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to a student by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.LocalTest123
StudentEducationOrganizationAssociationStudentIdentificationSystemDescriptorA coding scheme that is used for identification and record-keeping purposes by schools, social services, or other agencies to refer to a student.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • District
  • State
StudentEducationOrganizationAssociationAssigningOrganizationIdentificationCodeThe organization code or name assigning the StudentIdentificationCode.U0001
StudentEducationOrganizationAssociationExtension.DistrictOfResidenceThe district of residence of the student.U0001
StudentEducationOrganizationAssociationExtension.ImmigrantStudentDescriptorDescribes the student's immigrant status.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • Yes and receiving Title III Immigrant Services
  • Yes but not receiving Title III Immigrant Services
StudentEducationOrganizationAssociationCTECertificationEarnedDescriptorThe type of certification given to a student.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

CTECertificationEarnedDescriptors

StudentEducationOrganizationAssociationCertificationTermDescriptorThis descriptor defines the term of a session during the school year.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • Q1 - Quarter 1
  • Q2 - Quarter 2
  • Q3 - Quarter 3
  • Q4 - Quarter 4
  • S1 - Semester 1
  • S2 - Semester 2
  • SM - Summer
  • T1 - Trimester 1
  • T2 - Trimester 2
  • T3 - Trimester 3
  • YR - Year Round
StudentEducationOrganizationAssociationCTECertificationDateEarnedThe date that the CTE certificate has been awarded.05/01/2025
StudentEducationOrganizationAssociationGraduationYearThe year that the student graduated from CTE.2025
StudentEducationOrganizationAssociationKSAtRiskEligiblityDescriptorDescribes how the student is eligible for participation in the Kansas at-risk program.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • Foster care student or in custody
  • Has been retained
  • Has high rate of absenteeism
  • Has needs that cause student to be unsuccessful
  • Has repeated suspensions or expulsions from school
  • Identified as an English Language Learner
  • Identified as student with dyslexia
  • Not meeting req. for graduation from High School
  • Not meeting req. for promotion/failing course
  • Not meeting state standards
  • Not working on academic grade level
  • Qualifies for homeless and/or migrant
StudentEducationOrganizationAssociationPRAtRiskEligiblityDescriptorDescribes how the student is eligible for participation in the Preschool at-risk program.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • Child experiencing homelessness
  • Child qualifying for Migrant status
  • Delayed but not eligible for IEP
  • Either parent is lacking a HS diploma or GED
  • Kansas DCF referral
  • Limited English Proficiency
  • Poverty, student qualifies for FREE meals
  • Single Parent Family
  • Teen Parent
StudentEducationOrganizationAssociationMilesTransportedThe number of miles a student is transported one way at the school or district'sexpense, as measured from the front door of the student's residence to thefront door of the school where the student attends the majority of his/herclasses. The amount should be to nearest tenth without rounding. Forexample, 2.48 would be 2.4 and not 2.5. Mileage over 3.0 miles is counted as 3.0 for miles transported purposes. Because of this, you may enter 3.0 or theexact miles when a student is transported 3.0 miles or further. Use zero forstudents not transported. Do not include transportation of special educationstudents claimed on the Special Education Transportation Expense Form 308.Do not include transpportation of students to and from a technical school orcommunity college.10
StudentEducationOrganizationAssociationTransportationFTEThe student's round-trip transportation to school, to the nearest tenth. Whenthe student is transported to and from school, the portion is 1.0. When astudent is transported one way; the portion is .5. Does not includetransportation of special education students claimed on the SpecialEducation Transportation Expense Form 308.1.0
StudentEducationOrganizationResponsibilityAssociationN/AThis association indicates a relationship between a student and an education organization other than an enrollment relationship, and generally indicating some kind of responsibility of the education organization for the student. Enrollment relationship semantics are covered by StudentSchoolAssociation.N/A
StudentEducationOrganizationResponsibilityAssociationResponsibilityDescriptorIndications of an education organization's responsibility for a student, such as accountability, attendance, funding, etc.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • Funding
  • Accountability
  • Attendance
StudentLanguageInstructionProgramAssociationN/AThis association represents the Title III Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students program(s) that a student participates in or from which the student receives services.N/A
StudentLanguageInstructionProgramAssociationProgramEducationOrganizationIDThe identifier assigned to an education organization.310010000
StudentLanguageInstructionProgramAssociationDosageThe duration of time in minutes for which the student was assigned to participate in the program.45
StudentLanguageInstructionProgramAssociationExtension.USInitialSchoolEntryDateFirst Entry Date into a School in the United States09/01/2024
StudentLanguageInstructionProgramAssociationExtension.FundingSourceDescriptorThe source of funding for ESL/bilingual program in which the student participates in.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • Both Title III and State ESOL/Bilingual Funded
  • ESOL program eligible
  • Monitored
  • Not an ESOL eligible student
  • Optional Transistional Year
  • Receives ESOL services and not funded
  • State ESOL/Bilingual Funded
  • Title III Funded
StudentLanguageInstructionProgramAssociationExtension.LanguageInstructionProgramTypeDescriptorThe language instruction program type the student participates in.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • Homeless
  • Student School Food Service
  • Title I Part A
  • Kansas Parents as Teachers Program
  • Kansas Pre-K Pilot Program
StudentHomelessProgramAssociationN/AThis association represents the McKinney-Vento Homeless Program program(s) that a student participates in or from which the student receives services.N/A
StudentHomelessProgramAssociationProgramEducationOrganizationIDThe identifier assigned to an education organization.310010000
StudentHomelessProgramAssociationHomelessPrimaryNighttimeResidenceDescriptorThe primary nighttime residence of the student at the time the student is identified as homeless.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • Instructional Services
  • Transportation Services
  • Medical Referrals
  • Expedited Evaluations
  • External Instructional Services
  • Specialized Instructional Support Services
  • Early Childhood Education Programs
  • Emergency Assistance
StudentHomelessProgramAssociationHomelessUnaccompaniedYouthA homeless unaccompanied youth is a youth who is not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian and who fits the McKinney-Vento definition of homeless. Students must be both unaccompanied and homeless to be included as an unaccompanied homeless youth.True
StudentSchoolFoodServiceProgramAssociationN/AThis association represents the school food services program(s), such as the Free or Reduced Lunch program, that a student participates in or from which the student receives services.N/A
StudentSchoolFoodServiceProgramAssociationProgramEducationOrganizationIDThe identifier assigned to an education organization.310010000
StudentSchoolFoodServiceProgramAssociationSchoolFoodServiceProgramServiceDescriptorIndicates the service being provided to the student by the school food service program.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • Free Lunch - Direct Certification
  • Free Lunch - Household Economic Survey
  • Reduced Price Lunch - Direct Certification
  • Reduced Price Lunch - Household Economic Survey
StudentTitleIPartAProgramAssociationsN/AThis association represents the Title I Part A program(s) that a student participates in or from which the student receives services. The association is an extension of the StudentProgramAssociation particular for Title I Part A programs.N/A
StudentTitleIPartAProgramAssociationsProgramEducationOrganizationIDThe identifier assigned to an education organization.310010000
StudentTitleIPartAProgramAssociationsTitleIPartAParticipantDescriptorAn indication of the type of Title I program, if any, in which the student is participating and by which the student is served.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • Science Instructional Services
  • Social Studies Instructional Services
  • Mathematics Instructional Services
  • Other Instructional Services
  • Supporting Guidance/Advocacy Support Services
  • Health, Dental, and Eye Care Support Services
  • CTE Instructional Services
  • Other Support Services
StudentSchoolAttendanceEventsN/AThis event entity represents the recording of whether a student is in attendance for a school day.N/A
StudentSchoolAttendanceEventsAttendanceEventCategoryDescriptorA code describing the attendance event, for example: Present Unexcused absence Excused absence Tardy.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • Excused Absence
  • Unexcused Absence
  • In Attendance
StudentSchoolAttendanceEventsEventDateDate for this attendance event.09/01/2025
StudentSchoolAttendanceEventsSessionNameThe identifier for the calendar for the academic session.TestSession
StudentSchoolAttendanceEventsEventDurationThe amount of time for the event as recognized by the school: 1 day = 1, 1/2 day = 0.5, 1/3 day = 0.33.1
AcademicWeeksN/AThis entity represents the academic weeks for a school year, optionally captured to support analyses.N/A
AcademicWeeksWeekIdentifierThe school label for the week.TestWeek
AcademicWeeksTotalInstructionalDaysThe total instructional days during the academic week.5
SessionN/AA term in the school year, generally a unit of time into which courses are scheduled, instruction occurs and by which credits are awarded. Sessions may be interrupted by vacations or other events.N/A
SessionSessionNameThe identifier for the calendar for the academic session.2026 First Semester
SessionTermDescriptorAn descriptor value indicating the term.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • Q1 - Quarter 1
  • Q2 - Quarter 2
  • Q3 - Quarter 3
  • Q4 - Quarter 4
  • S1 - Semester 1
  • S2 - Semester 2
  • SM - Summer
  • T1 - Trimester 1
  • T2 - Trimester 2
  • T3 - Trimester 3
  • YR - Year Round
SessionTotalInstructionalDaysThe total number of instructional days in the school calendar.120
GradingPeriodN/AThis entity represents the time span for which grades are reported.N/A
GradingPeriodGradingPeriodDescriptorThe name of the period for which grades are reported.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • First Semester
  • Second Semester
  • First Trimester
  • Second Trimester
  • Third Trimester
  • First Nine Weeks
  • Second Nine Weeks
  • Third Nine Weeks
  • Fourth Nine Weeks
  • End of Year
GradingPeriodPeriodSequenceThe sequential order of this period relative to other periods.1
GradingPeriodTotalInstructionalDaysTotal days available for educational instruction during the grading period.120
CourseOfferingN/AThis entity represents an entry in the course catalog of available courses offered by the school during a session.N/A
CourseOfferingLocalCourseCodeThe local code assigned by the School that identifies the course offering provided for the instruction of students.TestCourse
CourseOfferingCourseCodeA unique alphanumeric code assigned to a course.02052
CourseOfferingSessionNameThe identifier for the calendar for the academic session.2026 First Semester
CourseOfferingCourseLevelCharacteristicDescriptorThe type of specific program or designation with which the course offering is associated (e.g., AP, IB, Dual Credit, CTE). This collection should only be populated if it differs from the course level characteristics identified at the course level.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • B - Basic/Remedial
  • E - Enriched/Advanced
  • G - General
  • H - Honors
  • X - No Specified Rigor
CourseOfferingGradeLevelDescriptorThe grade levels in which the course is offered. This collection should only be populated if it differs from the offered grade levels identified at the course level.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool
  • Kindergarten
  • First grade
  • Second grade
  • Third grade
  • Fourth grade
  • Fifth grade
  • Sixth grade
  • Seventh grade
  • Eighth grade
  • Ninth grade
  • Tenth grade
  • Eleventh grade
  • Twelfth grade
  • Ungraded
CourseOfferingExtension.CollegeCareerTypeDescriptorAssociated college career type for this course.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • C
  • D
  • F
  • L
  • N
  • R
  • T
  • X
CourseOfferingExtension.CourseDeliveryTypeDescriptorDelivery type of this course.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • D - Distance Learning
  • G - General
  • M - Self-contained Multi
  • S - Self-contained Single
  • V - Virtual
CourseOfferingExtension.CourseProgamTypeDescriptorAssociated program type for this course.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • A - At-Risk
  • E - ESOL
  • G - General
  • M - Migrant
  • S - Special Education
CourseOfferingExtension.CourseCreditsCredits required to complete the course.3
CourseOfferingExtension.CourseSequenceSequence related to course pathways.1
CourseOfferingExtension.CourseTotalSequenceTotal sequence related to this course. 
SectionN/AThis entity represents a setting in which organized instruction of course content is provided, in-person or otherwise, to one or more students for a given period of time. A course offering may be offered to more than one section.N/A
SectionLocalCourseCodeThe local code assigned by the School that identifies the course offering provided for the instruction of students.TestCourse
SectionSectionIdentifierThe local identifier assigned to a section.TestSection
SectionSessionNameThe identifier for the calendar for the academic session.2026 Semester 1
StudentSectionAssociationN/AThis association indicates the course sections to which a student is assigned.N/A
StudentSectionAssociationLocalCourseCodeThe local code assigned by the School that identifies the course offering provided for the instruction of students.TestCourse
StudentSectionAssociationSectionIdentifierThe local identifier assigned to a section.TestSection
StudentSectionAssociationSessionNameThe identifier for the calendar for the academic session.2026 Semester 1
StudentSectionAssociationAttempStatusDescriptorAn indication of the student's completion status for the section.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • Fail
  • Pass
  • Withdrawn
StaffSectionAssociationN/AThis association indicates the class sections to which a staff member is assigned.N/A
StaffSectionAssociationLocalCourseCodeThe local code assigned by the School that identifies the course offering provided for the instruction of students.TestCourse
StaffSectionAssociationSectionIdentifierThe local identifier assigned to a section.TestSection
StaffSectionAssociationSessionNameThe identifier for the calendar for the academic session.2026 Semester 1
StaffSectionAssociationStaffUniqueIDA unique alphanumeric code assigned to a staff.0987654321
StaffSectionAssociationClassroomPositionDescriptorThe type of position the staff member holds in the specific class/section.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • Teacher of Record
SectionEducatorN/AThis entity represents the section's educator.N/A
SectionEducatorLocalCourseCodeThe local code assigned by the School that identifies the course offering provided for the instruction of students.TestCourse
SectionEducatorSectionIdentifierThe local identifier assigned to a section.TestSection
SectionEducatorSessionNameThe identifier for the calendar for the academic session.2026 Semester 1
SectionEducatorEducatorElectronicMailAddressThe educator's email.test@ksde.gov
SectionEducatorEducatorFirstNameThe educator's first name.Test
SectionEducatorEducatorMiddleNameThe educator's middle name.KSDE
SectionEducatorEducatorLastSurnameThe educator's last name.Educator
GradesN/AThis educational entity represents an overall score or assessment tied to a course over a period of time (i.e., the grading period). Student grades are usually a compilation of marks and other scores.N/A
GradesLocalCourseCodeThe local code assigned by the School that identifies the course offering provided for the instruction of students.TestCourse
GradesGradingPeriodSchoolYearThe name of the period for which grades are reported.2026
GradesSectionIdentifierThe local identifier assigned to a section.TestSection
GradesSessionNameThe identifier for the calendar for the academic session.2026 Semester 1
GradesStudentUniqueIDA unique alphanumeric code assigned to a student.1234567890
GradesGradingPeriodSequenceThe sequential order of this period relative to other periods.1
GradesGradeTypeDescriptorThe type of grade reported (e.g., exam, final, grading period).

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • Exam
  • Grading Period
  • Final
  • Semester
GradesGradingPeriodDescriptorThe name of the period for which grades are reported.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • First Semester
  • Second Semester
  • First Trimester
  • Second Trimester
  • Third Trimester
  • First Nine Weeks
  • Second Nine Weeks
  • Third Nine Weeks
  • Fourth Nine Weeks
  • End of Year
GradesLetterGradeEarnedA final or interim (grading period) indicator of student performance in a class as submitted by the instructor.A+
GradesNumericGradeEarnedA final or interim (grading period) indicator of student performance in a class as submitted by the instructor.100
GradesExtension.WorkBasedLearningThis field indicates a Work-based Learning course when the KCC ID (F19) is present.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • 2 - Internship/Placemenet
  • 3 - Youth registered apprenticeship
  • 4 - Simulated work-based evidence
  • 5 - Entrepreneurship/ownership
  • 6 - Service Learning
GradesExtension.CollegeCreditEarnedThe number of college credits earned for the dual credit courses and concurrent enrollments.6
GradesExtension.InstructionalMinutesCompletedThe number of college credits earned for the dual credit courses and concurrent enrollments.90
ObjectiveAssessmentN/AThis entity represents subtests that assess specific learning objectives.N/A
ObjectiveAssessmentAssessmentIdentifierA unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to an assessment.Dyslexia Screener_iReady
ObjectiveAssessmentNamespaceNamespace for the assessment.uri://ksde.org/Assessment/Assessment.xml
ObjectiveAssessmentIdentificationCodeA unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to an objective assessment by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.Oral Reading Fluency
StudentAssessmentN/AThis entity represents the analysis or scoring of a student's response on an assessment. The analysis results in a value that represents a student's performance on a set of items on a test.N/A
StudentAssessmentAssessmentIdentifierA unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to an assessment.Kansas English Language Proficiency Assessment (KELPA)
StudentAssessmentNamespaceNamespace for the assessment.uri://ksde.org/Assessment/Assessment.xml
StudentAssessmentStudentAssessmentIdentifierA unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to an assessment administered to a student.KELPA_0000001_2026
StudentAssessmentAdministrationDateThe date and time an assessment was completed by the student. The use of ISO-8601 formats with a timezone designator (UTC or time offset) is recommended in order to prevent ambiguity due to time zones.10/01/2025
StudentAssessmentStaffUniqueIDA unique alphanumeric code assigned to a staff.0987654321
StudentAssessmentAssessmentRequestDescriptorThe type of assessment requested for the student.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • Clear test subject indicator
  • COMPAGRIC - No Test in Power, Structural and Tech
  • COMPAGRIC - Test in Power, Structural and Tech
  • Full-Time virtual student
  • General Assessment
  • KELPA for current ESOL students only
  • KELPA for ESOL program eligible student
  • No test in this content area
  • PLANTSYSTEMS - No Test in Horticulture Module
  • PLANTSYSTEMS - Test in Horticulture Module
  • Yes test in this content area
StudentAssessmentIdentificationCodeA unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to an objective assessment by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.Oral Reading Fluency
StudentAssessmentAssessmentReportingMethodDescriptorThe method that the instructor of the class uses to report the performance and achievement. It may be a qualitative method such as individualized teacher comments or a quantitative method such as a letter or numerical grade. In some cases, more than one type of reporting method may be used.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • Achievement/Proficiency level
  • Composite
StudentAssessmentPerformanceLevelDescriptorA specification of which performance level value describes the student proficiency.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • Accuracy at or Above, Rate at or Above Benchmark
  • Accuracy at or Above, Rate Below Benchmark
  • Accuracy Below, Rate at or Above Benchmark
  • Accuracy Below, Rate Below Benchmark
  • At or Above Benchmark
  • Below Benchmark
  • Performance Level 1
  • Performance Level 2
  • Performance Level 3
  • Performance Level 4
  • Student exempt from testing
  • Student refused to test
  • Some Risk
  • High Risk
StudentAcademicRecordN/AThis educational entity represents the cumulative record of academic achievement for a student.N/A
StudentAcademicRecordTermDescriptorThe term for the session during the school year.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • Q1 - Quarter 1
  • Q2 - Quarter 2
  • Q3 - Quarter 3
  • Q4 - Quarter 4
  • S1 - Semester 1
  • S2 - Semester 2
  • SM - Summer
  • T1 - Trimester 1
  • T2 - Trimester 2
  • T3 - Trimester 3
  • YR - Year Round
StudentAcademicRecordAcademicHonorCategoryDescriptorAn unordered collection of studentAcademicRecordAcademicHonors. Academic distinctions earned by or awarded to the student.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • Certificate
  • Awarding of units of value
  • Attendance award
  • Citizenship award/recognition
  • Honor award
  • Completion of requirement, but no units awarded
  • Honor society
  • Honorable mention
  • Honor roll
  • Honors program
  • Medals
  • Letter of student commendation
  • National Merit Scholar
  • Points
  • Other
  • Prize awards
  • Scholarships
  • Promotions or advancement
StudentAcademicRecordClassRankingThe academic rank of a student in relation to his or her graduating class (e.g., 1st, 2nd, 3rd).1st
StudentAcademicRecordCumulativeAttemptedCreditConversionConversion factor that when multiplied by the number of credits is equivalent to Carnegie units.1.0
StudentAcademicRecordCumulativeAttemptedCreditsThe value of credits or units of value awarded for the completion of a course.3
StudentAcademicRecordCumulativeAttemptedCreditTypeDescriptorThe type of credits or units of value awarded for the completion of a course.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • Converted occupational experience credit
  • Career and Technical Education credit
  • Adult education credit
  • Carnegie unit
  • Intersession hour credit
  • Long session hour credit
  • Credit by examination
  • Mini-term hour credit
  • Correspondence credit
  • Nine month year hour credit
  • Quarter hour credit
  • Other
  • Quinmester hour credit
  • Semester hour credit
  • Summer term hour credit
  • Trimester hour credit
  • Twelve month year hour credit
StudentAcademicRecordCumulativeEarnedCreditConversionConversion factor that when multiplied by the number of credits is equivalent to Carnegie units.1.0
StudentAcademicRecordCumulativeEarnedCreditsThe value of credits or units of value awarded for the completion of a course.3
StudentAcademicRecordCumulativeEarnedCreditTypeDescriptorThe type of credits or units of value awarded for the completion of a course.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • Converted occupational experience credit
  • Career and Technical Education credit
  • Adult education credit
  • Carnegie unit
  • Intersession hour credit
  • Long session hour credit
  • Credit by examination
  • Mini-term hour credit
  • Correspondence credit
  • Nine month year hour credit
  • Quarter hour credit
  • Other
  • Quinmester hour credit
  • Semester hour credit
  • Summer term hour credit
  • Trimester hour credit
  • Twelve month year hour credit
StudentAcademicRecordCumulativeGradePointAverageA measure of average performance in all courses taken by an individual during his or her school career as determined for record-keeping purposes. This is obtained by dividing the total grade points received by the total number of credits attempted. This usually includes grade points received and credits attempted in his or her current school as well as those transferred from schools in which the individual was previously enrolled.4.00
StudentAcademicRecordCumulativeGradePointsEarnedThe cumulative number of grade points an individual earns by successfully completing courses or examinations during his or her enrollment in the current school as well as those transferred from schools in which the individual had been previously enrolled.6
StudentAcademicRecordDiplomaTypeDescriptorAn unordered collection of studentAcademicRecordDiplomas. Diploma(s) earned by the student.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • Alternative credential
  • Apprenticeship Certificate
  • Career and Technical Education certificate
  • Certificate of attendance
  • General Educational Development (GED) credential
  • High school equivalency credential, other than GED
  • Endorsed/advanced diploma
  • Industry-recognized certification
  • Certificate of completion
  • International Baccalaureate
  • Modified diploma
  • Occupational License
  • Other
  • Post graduate certificate (grade 13)
  • Other diploma
  • Regents diploma
  • Regular diploma
StudentAcademicRecordGradePointAverageTypeDescriptorAn unordered collection of studentAcademicRecordGradePointAverages. The grade point average for an individual computed as the grade points earned divided by the number of credits attempted.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • Weighted
  • Unweighted
StudentAcademicRecordGradeValueQualifierThe scale of equivalents, if applicable, for grades awarded as indicators of performance in schoolwork. For example, numerical equivalents for letter grades used in determining a student's grade point average (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1 in a four-point system) or letter equivalents for percentage grades (90-100%=A, 80-90%=B, etc.).4
StudentAcademicRecordProjectedGraduationDateThe month and year the student is projected to graduate.05/01/2026
StudentAcademicRecordRecognitionsAn unordered collection of studentAcademicRecordRecognitions. Recognitions given to the student for accomplishments in a co-curricular or extracurricular activity.Athletic awards
StudentAcademicRecordReportCardsAn unordered collection of studentAcademicRecordReportCards. Report cards for the student.N/A
StudentAcademicRecordSessionAttemptedCreditConversionConversion factor that when multiplied by the number of credits is equivalent to Carnegie units.1.0
StudentAcademicRecordSessionAttemptedCreditsThe value of credits or units of value awarded for the completion of a course.6
StudentAcademicRecordSessionAttemptedCreditTypeDescriptorThe type of credits or units of value awarded for the completion of a course.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • Converted occupational experience credit
  • Career and Technical Education credit
  • Adult education credit
  • Carnegie unit
  • Intersession hour credit
  • Long session hour credit
  • Credit by examination
  • Mini-term hour credit
  • Correspondence credit
  • Nine month year hour credit
  • Quarter hour credit
  • Other
  • Quinmester hour credit
  • Semester hour credit
  • Summer term hour credit
  • Trimester hour credit
  • Twelve month year hour credit
StudentAcademicRecordSessionEarnedCreditConversionConversion factor that when multiplied by the number of credits is equivalent to Carnegie units.1.0
StudentAcademicRecordSessionEarnedCreditsThe value of credits or units of value awarded for the completion of a course.6
StudentAcademicRecordSessionEarnedCreditTypeDescriptorThe type of credits or units of value awarded for the completion of a course.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • Converted occupational experience credit
  • Career and Technical Education credit
  • Adult education credit
  • Carnegie unit
  • Intersession hour credit
  • Long session hour credit
  • Credit by examination
  • Mini-term hour credit
  • Correspondence credit
  • Nine month year hour credit
  • Quarter hour credit
  • Other
  • Quinmester hour credit
  • Semester hour credit
  • Summer term hour credit
  • Trimester hour credit
  • Twelve month year hour credit
StudentAcademicRecordSessionGradePointAverageTypeDescriptorThe grade point average for an individual computed as the grade points earned during the session divided by the number of credits attempted.

Allowable Descriptor Values:

  • Weighted
  • Unweighted
StudentAcademicRecordSessionGradePointsEarnedThe number of grade points an individual earned for this session.6

 

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