PEIMS
encompasses all data requested by TEA about public education, including student
demographics, personnel, financial, and organizational information. PEIMS is an
electronic collection method mandated by the state for collection of data from
public schools in Texas.
School districts submit their data via standardized computer files, as
defined by the PEIMS Data Standards.
Data
is used for evaluating, monitoring, or auditing public education.
Other uses include state assessment, federal funding, and Foundation
School Program funding.