Data Pipeline Interchanges: At-Risk

Overview

The purpose of this interchange collection is to obtain student level census block data. Pursuant to HB25-1320, the collection of this data for 2025/2026 is mandatory; however, in future years will be determined by the State Board of Education.

Deadlines

The At-Risk Interchange will open July 16^th, 2025 and close on November 10^th, 2025. This interchange will only be available during the Student October Collection.

• 2025-2026 At-Risk Interchange File Timeline (PDF)

File Layout and Definitions

• 2025-2026 At-Risk Interchange File Layout (PDF)

Business Rules

• 2025-2026 At-Risk Interchange Business Rules (XLSX)

Templates

• 2025-2026 At-Risk Interchange File Template (XLSX)

Training

Mark your calendars and register for the following collection training opportunities:

• Overview of the At-Risk Geocoding Tool (July 31, 2025, 1 PM)
  • Overview of At-Risk Geocoding Tool Presentation Slides (PDF)
  •  Overview of At-Risk Geocoding Tool (Recording)
• Overview of the Data Pipeline At-Risk Interchange File (August 21, 2025, 10 AM) 
  • Overview of the At-Risk Interchange File Slides (PDF)
  • Overview of At-Risk Interchange File (Recording) coming soon
• Office Hours: Census Geocoder Tool Deep Dive (Live Demonstration)
  • August 27, 2025 (1PM) Registration Link
• Office Hours: Tools to Validate Addresses for Census Block Data Collection
  • September 9, 2025 (1PM) Registration Link
• Office Hours: Questions from the Field: Live Q & A
  • ​October 9, 2025 (1PM) Registration Link

Additional Resources

• Instructions for Using the Census Geocoder Tool (PDF)
• Valid Census Block Data Combinations (XLS) 

Internal CDE Resources

• School Auditing Office At-Risk Count Webpage

Contact: At-Risk Measure