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DEC. 20, 2022 — The enrollment rate at U.S. schools rose slightly between 2020 and 2021, as approximately 1% more people under age 35 enrolled in school, according to data tables released today from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey.
Preschool Enrollment
Preschool enrollment among children ages 3 to 4 rose substantially from 40% in 2020 to just over 50% in 2021. Enrollment did not return to its pre-pandemic 2019 level of 54%.
Total enrollment in preschool rose from 3.5 million in 2020 to 4.3 million in 2021.
Elementary and Secondary Enrollment
Total enrollment in kindergarten rose from 3.7 million in 2020 to 4 million in 2021. The estimated enrollment of kindergarten through 12th grade enrollment by race and Hispanic origin was statistically unchanged from 2020 to 2021.
College Enrollment
College enrollment remained low in 2021, with total college enrollment of 17.3 million, falling below pre-pandemic levels for the second straight year.
Detailed tabulations, related information and historic data are available on the Census Bureau’s School Enrollment page.
The Current Population Survey, sponsored jointly by the Census Bureau and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, is the primary source of labor force statistics for the U.S. population.
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