The Data Triangle
The Only 3–12 Survey Suite Built for Strategic Planning & School Improvement
The Data Triangle is Education Elements’ research-aligned, psychometrically validated survey ecosystem, designed to transform perception data into practical insights. Built with cross-role comparability at its core, the Data Triangle empowers district leaders to understand how students, staff, and families experience school, and what actions will lead to improvement.
Why the Data Triangle Matters
Validated & Reliable
Survey items are psychometrically tested to ensure trustworthy, stable results.
Triangulated Across Groups
Aligned questions across students, staff, and families allow districts to identify agreement, gaps, and opportunities.
Research-Driven Constructs
Each question is tied to validated constructs that measure school culture, experience, and instructional conditions.
Benchmarking & Comparability
Leaders can track progress over time and compare performance across schools or districts.
Translated & Inclusive
Surveys are available in Spanish and additional languages to ensure full community participation.
Interactive Dashboards for Data-Driven Action
- Clear trends and visualizations
- School and district-level comparisons
- Filters by stakeholder group, grade band, and role
- Exportable data for reporting or compliance
- Insights that guide strategic priorities, investment decisions, and rightsizing conversations
The Data Triangle is more than a set of surveys; it is an analytical framework that supports district transformation.
Support Beyond the Data
- Action-planning templates
- Leadership facilitation tools
- Strategic planning alignment
- Implementation support for continuous improvement
The Data Triangle ensures districts move from insight to implementation.
Survey Instruments Included
- Student Experience & Engagement Survey (SEES)
- Staff Experience & Insight Survey (SEIS)
- Family & Community Partnership Survey (FCPS)
Each survey is aligned so districts can compare perceptions across and within groups with confidence.
See how Data Triangle can drive strategic, lasting change in your district
Checkout our Data Triangle Framework
Elevating School Improvement with the Data Triangle