EMIS
The Education Management Information System (EMIS) is Ohio’s statewide data collection system for public primary and secondary education, administered by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW). EMIS is the authoritative source for collecting, validating, and reporting student, staff, district/building, and financial data from school districts, community schools, STEM schools, and other reporting entities.
EMIS data is used to meet state and federal reporting requirements, support education funding, and provide accountability and transparency for Ohio’s education system.
Core Purposes of EMIS
The core purposes of EMIS are:
State and Federal Reporting
Under Ohio law, school districts and other reporting entities are required to collect, maintain, and submit accurate student, staff, and financial data to ODEW. EMIS serves as the mechanism through which these data are reported to ensure compliance with:
Ohio Revised Code
Federal education laws and reporting mandates
Funding and Distribution of Payments
EMIS supports the calculation and distribution of state education funding by providing ODEW with validated data used in funding models and payment determinations.
Reported information includes, but is not limited to:
Student demographic characteristics
Enrollment and attendance data
Percentage of time educated
Program participation (including special education and other student attributes)
ODEW uses EMIS data as the official source to determine funding allocations to districts and schools.
Academic Accountability System
EMIS plays a critical role in Ohio’s academic accountability system by enabling ODEW to collect, analyze, and report data on student performance and school outcomes. This data supports:
State accountability measures
Federal accountability requirements
Public reporting and transparency
EMIS data is used to evaluate performance at the student, school, district, and statewide levels.
Statewide and District Reporting
EMIS data is compiled and used to generate a wide range of official reports for policymakers, educators, administrators, researchers, and the public. These reports include, but are not limited to:
Ohio School Report Cards
District Data Profiles (Cupp Reports)
Accountability, financial, and compliance reports
These reports support decision-making, legislative oversight, and public access to education information.
For more information about EMIS reporting requirements, refer to the following: