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Historical EL Reclassification Data

Downloadable data files for English Learner (EL) students who were reclassified fluent English proficient (RFEP) since the prior Census Day.
Year File File Structure
2020–21 reclass20 (TXT; Updated 27-Jan-2022) File Structure: EL Reclassification Data 2015–20
2019–20 reclass19 (TXT; Posted 13-Apr-2020) File Structure: EL Reclassification Data 2015–20
2018–19 reclass18 (TXT; Posted 28-Mar-2019) File Structure: EL Reclassification Data 2015–20
2017–18 reclass17 (TXT; Posted 11-Apr-2018) File Structure: EL Reclassification Data 2015–20
2016–17 reclass16 (TXT; Posted 11-Apr-2017) File Structure: EL Reclassification Data 2015–20
2015–16 reclass15 (TXT; Posted 17-May-2016) File Structure: EL Reclassification Data 2015–20

Instructions: Click on the file name you wish to download and save the file to your computer. To view the file, import and open the file in a database or spreadsheet program. 

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Last Reviewed: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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