A database file containing statistics on state-level financial status of public schools for fiscal years (FYs) 1983, 1984, and 1985 is presented. The data provide current information about aggregate public school revenues and expenditures collected and reported at the state level. Data for FY 1985 include allocation data as of October 20, 1986. Data for FY 1984 include statistical data as of October 22, 1986. Data for FY 1983 include statistical data as of October 30, 1986. In addition to state data, statistics are provided for the District of Columbia and six United States Territories. The Virgin Islands and American Samoa did not respond for FY 1985 and FY 1984, respectively. The record count is 171 (57 states and territories for each of 3 years). TYPE OF SURVEY: Census; National Survey. POPULATION: State Education Agencies from 50 States, the District of Columbia, and 6 Territories. RESPONDENTS: State Education Agencies (57 for each of 3 years). RESPONSE RATE: 98.2%. FREQUENCY: Annual. YEAR OF EARLIEST DATA: Fiscal Year 1983. YEAR OF LATEST DATA: 1985. (TJH)