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Growing Pains: The Challenge of Overcrowded Schools Is Here to Stay -- (August 2000)

Figure 3.--Enrollment in public and private elementary and secondary schools: Fall 1970 to fall 2010

In fall 2000, public and private school enrollments are projected to surpass the previous high of 1999, and to increase every year through 2005.

From fall 1979 to fall 1984, total elementary and secondary school enrollment decreased every year, reflecting a decline in the school-age population over that period. From fall 1985 to fall 2000, the pattern changed as enrollment increased significantly at the elementary school level. Elementary school enrollment is projected to remain stable at about 38 million students over the next 10 years. Secondary school enrollment is expected to rise by 4 percent between 2000 and 2010, from 14.9 million to 15.5 million, as current elementary school students move into high school.

SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Digest of Education Statistics, 1999; and Projections of Education Statistics to 2010.


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[ Figure 2.--Projected number of school-aged children, 5 to 17 years old: 2000 to 2100 ] 		[ Table of Contents ]
[ Figure 4.--Number of 3- to 5-year-olds and preprimary enrollment: 1990 to 2010 ]
Last Updated -- August 21, 2000, (lvb)