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Also known as: Pupils
Persons enrolled and attending a formal educational program or institution.
DESCRIPTION
Students are individuals participating in educational programs across levels. Student data includes enrollment, courses, grades, attendance, and credentials. Modeling supports academic progress, reporting, and interventions. Privacy laws (e.g., FERPA) govern access and disclosures. Integration with LMS and SIS platforms ensures completeness and consistency.
ALTERNATIVE DEFINITIONS
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
A person enrolled in a formal education programme.
Defines student by formal enrollment within international education statistics.
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR)
Student means any individual who is or has been in attendance at an educational agency or institution and regarding whom the agency or institution maintains education records.
FERPA definition linking attendance to maintenance of education records.
RELATED TERMS
Enrollment Course Transcript Attendance Grade Curriculum Tuition Semester Degree
COMPETING TERMS
KNOWLEDGE AREAS
Domain & Business Context Data Modeling
TARGET AUDIENCE
Information Analyst Data Modeler Data Steward Data Architect Data Analyst
EXTERNAL SOURCES
- Wikipedia - Student
- IPEDS (NCES) - U.S. education data glossary
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics - International definition and context
TOP QUESTIONS
What core attributes define Students in data models?
Enrollment status, program, level, course registrations, grades, and attendance. These enable progress tracking and reporting.
Category: Requirements
How does FERPA affect Student data?
It restricts disclosure of education records without consent, defining access rights and exceptions.
Category: Overview
What are common mistakes with Student records?
Mixing historical attendance with current enrollment and missing audit trails for grade changes.
Category: Mistakes
What systems commonly store Student data?
Student Information Systems (SIS) and Learning Management Systems (LMS) integrate to manage coursework and records.
Category: Overview
What is a hot topic around Students in analytics?
Early-warning models for retention and success, using attendance, grades, and engagement signals.
Category: Topic
How should Student identifiers be handled?
Use institution-issued IDs, avoid SSNs, and maintain secure mapping for interoperability.
Category: Management
What differentiates Students from Alumni in data?
Students are actively attending; alumni have completed programs. This affects communication and entitlements.
Category: Misunderstanding
How do Students relate to Faculty?
Students enroll in courses taught by faculty; data links rosters, schedules, and outcomes.
Category: Example
Where to start learning about education data standards?
Explore IPEDS and UNESCO UIS glossaries for harmonized definitions and metrics.
Category: Overview