The 53rd in a series of publications initiated in 1962 by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the Digest's purpose is to provide a compilation of statistical information covering the broad field of education from prekindergarten through graduate school. The Digest contains data on a variety of topics, including the number of schools and colleges, teachers, enrollments, and graduates, along with educational attainment, finances, and federal funds for education, libraries, and international comparisons.
The Digest can be obtained at https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2018/2018070.pdf.