Topic: Elementary schools in the U.S.

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Elementary, or primary education, customarily refers to the first six years of formal education received in schools in the United States. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, there were about 89,000 elementary schools operating in the United States between 2015 and 2016; both private and public. In 2016, school enrollment in public and private elementary schools was generally higher than in other education institutions.

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National school lunch program

Number of students enrolled in private elementary schools in the United States in 2017

2.66m

Number of students enrolled in public elementary schools in the United States in 2017

29.87m

Number of students enrolled in private kindergarten in the United States in 2017

422,000

The curriculum of the public school system in the U.S. is determined by local authorities under district or state control. Each state selects course texts and curriculum literature that reflect its learning standards. Different educational methods between states have their effects on how teaching and learning take place, resulting in inconsistencies nationwide. Thus, teachers play an important role in the overall quality of education. According to 2018 data, the number of teachers in elementary schools has been on a steady upward trajectory in the recent years, having a positive impact on the teacher pupil ratio.

For those wishing to enter the teacher's profession, various benefits and a constantly improving work environment are offered. As of 2017, the average teachers' salary in the United States was one of the highest in the world. Teachers working in a public elementary school had an average salary of 79,637 U.S. dollars in the state of New York. Another positive aspect was the increasing expenditure on public and private elementary schools. In 2015, expenditure per pupil had nearly doubled since 1998.

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