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Back to School StatsNearly 50 million students are heading off to approximately 97,000 public elementary and secondary schools for the fall term, and before the school year is out, an estimated $489 billion will be spent related to their education. These are just a few of the statistics contained in Back to School Stats, which offers data about American elementary, secondary and postsecondary schools, students, and the educational process. (more info)

Fast Facts Highlights

What are the trends in the educational level of the United States population?
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Did You Know?

NAEP uses two statistical models to analyze inclusion rates of students with disabilities in states participating in NAEP. (NCES Reference)

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In 2006-07, a total of 38.3% of students attended schools in suburban school districts. City school districts served an additional 30.4% of students; rural school districts served 18.9% of students; and town districts served 12.4% of students.
In 2006-07, a total of 38.3% of students attended schools in suburban school districts. City school districts served an additional 30.4% of students; rural school districts served 18.9% of students; and town districts served 12.4% of students. (more info)
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