PEIMS and Information Services
The Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) is Texas’s official system for collecting, storing, and reporting data about public schools. It is managed by the Texas Education Agency and is required for every public school district and charter school in the state. PEIMS encompasses detailed information that tells the state who is being served, how they’re being served, and how funds are being used.
PEIMS includes several major categories:
Student Data
- Enrollment & attendance
- Demographics (race, ethnicity, economic status)
- Special program participation (Special Ed, Emergent Bilingual, CTE, etc.)
- Discipline and leaver records
Staff Data
- Job roles and responsibilities
- Certifications
- Salary and employment info
Organization Data
- Campus and district information
- Calendars and schedules
Financial Data
- Budget and expenditures
- Program funding usage
PEIMS and Core Submission Timelines
2025-26 Submission Timeline
2026-27 Submission Timeline
Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC)
The Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) is a national effort led by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Since 1968, it has collected data from public schools and districts on student enrollment, access to programs, school staff, and school climate factors like discipline, bullying, and harassment.. It is collected every two years. At Gonzales ISD, the PEIMS Department is responsible for gathering and submitting this data. Their work ensures compliance with state and federal requirements.
