Education Data MCP Server

Name: Education Data MCP Server
Author: MCP-Mirror

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Repository

About Education Data MCP Server

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#education #data #api #mcp-server

Basic information

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": []
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

What is Education Data MCP Server?

Education Data MCP Server is an MCP server that provides access to the Urban Institute’s Education Data API. It is designed to be used with Claude to enable easy retrieval and analysis of education data.

How to use Education Data MCP Server?

Clone the repository, install dependencies with npm install, build with npm run build, and link globally with npm link. Then configure the server in your Claude desktop or VSCode MCP settings file using the npx edu-data-mcp-server command. Once configured, Claude can invoke the get_education_data and get_education_data_summary tools.

Key features of Education Data MCP Server

Retrieve detailed education data via get_education_data tool
Retrieve aggregated summary statistics via get_education_data_summary tool
Browse available endpoints through resource URIs
Supports multiple education levels, sources, and topics

Use cases of Education Data MCP Server

Query school enrollment data filtered by year, grade, and location
Calculate aggregate statistics (sum, average, count) for education metrics
Explore available endpoints and data structures for API discovery
Obtain college‐university directory or financial data using the API

FAQ from Education Data MCP Server

What data does Education Data MCP Server access?

It accesses the Urban Institute’s Education Data API, which provides school and district enrollment, college/university data, assessment data, financial data, and more.

How do I configure Education Data MCP Server with Claude?

Add a JSON entry to your Claude desktop or VSCode MCP settings file. The server runs via npx edu-data-mcp-server. No API key is required.

What tools does Education Data MCP Server provide?

Two tools: get_education_data (detailed records) and get_education_data_summary (aggregated statistics). Both require parameters such as level, source, and topic, with optional filters, limit, and others.

What are the runtime dependencies?

Node.js and npm are required. The server is built and run locally; no external runtime environment is needed.

Does Education Data MCP Server support authentication or alternative transports?

The README does not mention authentication or non‑stdio transports. The server uses standard MCP over stdio when launched via npx.

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