The current status of education for 1991 is presented in two volumes in the form of education "indicators"--key data that measure the health of education, monitor important developments, and show trends in major aspects of education. The 30 indicators for elementary and secondary education in this volume have been grouped under the headings of student progression and outcomes; context; and resources. Outcome indicators include data on student beginnings, progress, and completion; student performance; economic outcomes of education; and participation in various curricula. Context indicators outline the size and growth of the schools; student characteristics; and the school climate. Resource indicators focus on data on fiscal characteristics of the schools, and selected characteristics of teachers and administration. Each indicator contains an introductory text, a few highlighted items, a text table, and charts related to the data. Also included are technical supporting data, supplemental information, data sources, an index, and a glossary. New indicators for elementary and secondary education include the following: (1) high school completion rates; (2) employment rates of recent high school graduates and dropouts; (3) mathematics and science course-taking patterns; (4) certification and education of public secondary school teachers; and (5) international comparisons of public expenditures for elementary and secondary education. (MLF)