Education Data MCP Server

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About Education Data MCP Server

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Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "edu-data": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "edu-data-mcp-server"
      ],
      "disabled": false,
      "alwaysAllow": []
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Education Data MCP Server?

The server provides access to the Urban Institute’s Education Data API via the Model Context Protocol. It is designed for use with Claude to enable easy retrieval of detailed and aggregated education data from multiple levels (schools, school-districts, college-university), sources (CCD, IPEDS, CRDC), and topics (enrollment, directory, finance).

How to use Education Data MCP Server?

Install the npm package, build it, and link it, then add an edu-data entry to your Claude MCP settings configuration. Use the get_education_data tool for detailed queries (requires level, source, topic) and get_education_data_summary for aggregated statistics (requires level, source, topic, stat, var, by). Both tools accept optional filters, subtopics, and result limits.

Key features of Education Data MCP Server

Retrieve detailed education data via get_education_data.
Retrieve aggregated education data via get_education_data_summary.
Browse available endpoints through resource URIs.
Supports subtopics, filters, and variable labels.
Default limit of 100 results, configurable.

Use cases of Education Data MCP Server

Query enrollment for high schools in a state by year and grade.
Get aggregated enrollment totals grouped by FIPS code.
Explore available endpoints before building a specific query.

FAQ from Education Data MCP Server

What data sources does the server access?

It accesses the Urban Institute’s Education Data API, covering sources like CCD, IPEDS, and CRDC across school and college levels.

Do I need any API keys or authentication?

No authentication is required; the server queries the public Education Data API directly.

What is the default result limit?

The default limit for get_education_data is 100 results, configurable via the limit parameter.

Can I use the server with Claude Desktop and VSCode?

Yes, configuration examples are provided for both Claude Desktop (macOS) and Claude in VSCode.

What runtime is required?

Node.js is required; the server is built with npm and run with npx.

Frequently asked questions

What data sources does the server access?

It accesses the Urban Institute’s Education Data API, covering sources like CCD, IPEDS, and CRDC across school and college levels.

Do I need any API keys or authentication?

No authentication is required; the server queries the public Education Data API directly.

What is the default result limit?

The default limit for `get_education_data` is 100 results, configurable via the `limit` parameter.

Can I use the server with Claude Desktop and VSCode?

Yes, configuration examples are provided for both Claude Desktop (macOS) and Claude in VSCode.

What runtime is required?

Node.js is required; the server is built with npm and run with npx.

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