In 2021, about 29 percent of 4-year-olds were enrolled in state pre-kindergarten, while seven percent of 4-year-olds were enrolled in Head Start. Head Start is a federal program that promotes the school readiness of children ages birth to five years from low-income families.
Percentage of pre-school enrollment in the United States in 2021, by age group and type of program
Values are for the 2020-21 school year.
** Some Head Start children may also be counted in state pre-K.
*** Estimated number of children in special education not enrolled in state-funded pre-K or Head Start.
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