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Back to School StatsOver 49 million students are heading off to approximately 99,000 public elementary and secondary schools for the fall 2011 term, and before the school year is out, an estimated $525 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 How large are the endowments of colleges and universities in the United States?
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In 2010, fourth graders scored higher than in any previous geography assessment. (NCES Reference)

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Twenty-one percent of students at grade 12 report studying other countries and cultures almost every day.
Twenty-one percent of students at grade 12 report studying other countries and cultures almost every day. (more info)
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