The Student October (Pupil Enrollment) collection contains student enrollment information as of the pupil enrollment count date. This information is used to determine the school demographics, number of students in instructional programs, free and reduced lunch counts, and distribution of School Finances across the state.
This page includes resources for both the October Count Data Collection and the October Count Audit.
For questions or support, please email submissions_CSI@csi.state.co.us.
General Resources
Visit the General Data Submissions Page for:
- Data Submissions Handbook
- Data Submissions Calendar
- Troubleshooting Errors
2024 October Count Day: Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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October Count Data Collection
File Layouts
File layouts provide guidance on the valid coding and definitions for each data element being collected and includes notes specific to CSI schools.
- Student Demographic File Layout [pdf] 2023-24
- Student School Association File Layout [pdf] 2023-24
- Title I File Layout [pdf] only for identified schools
Submissions Training
All school submissions contacts should review relevant training prior to starting the data collection. The New This Year training is optional but encouraged for returning data contacts.
- October Count – General Overview [slides] [webinar]
- October Count – New This Year [slides] [webinar]
Field-Specific Trainings
Data Validation Resources
Data validation resources should be utilized prior to submitting initial files to CSI and throughout the collection to ensure data is comprehensive and accurate. Regularly using the data validation resources will reduce the number of updates needed at the end of the collection after receiving the Summary Report.
- October Count Record Checker Tool [instructions] [webinar] [tool]
- October Count Validations Toolkit [pdf]
- Finding District of Residence [pdf]
Field-Specific Resources
- English Learner Coding Toolkit [xlsx]
- Free- and Reduced-Price Lunch
- Migrant Education Survey
- Military Connected Sample Form [pdf]
- SIS Field-Specific Data Mapping [Infinite Campus] [PowerSchool]
- SPED Transition Services Coding [pdf]
Quick Reference Guides
These quick references provide step by step instructions for completing key tasks for the data collection.
- Extracting the Student Demographic (SD) File [Infinite Campus Instructions] [PowerSchool Instructions]
- Extracting the Student School Association (SSA) File [Infinite Campus Instructions] [PowerSchool Instructions]
- Extracting the Title I File [Infinite Campus Instructions] [PowerSchool Instructions]
- Using the Record Checker Tool [docx]
October Count Audit
Audit Training
All school submissions contacts should review relevant training prior to starting the data collection. The New This Year training is optional but encouraged for returning data contacts.
CSI Audit Guides
CDE Audit Resources
The following links take you to CDE’s audit guides for the respective topic listed below.
Additional Audit Resources
- Sample Colorado Residency Affidavit with Instructions [pdf] – for use by schools with online students
- CDE Online Signature Guidance – for Residency Affidavits and FEDS Forms