Census Bureau Releases New Educational Enrollment Data

Explore new data tables examining the educational characteristics of people age 3 and over.

Data Release: 2024 Educational Enrollment Data

MAY 26, 2026 — The U.S. Census Bureau today released data tables examining the educational characteristics of people age 3 and over. Data are based on statistics from the 2024 School Enrollment Supplement.

In 2024, 23.4% of people age 3 and over were enrolled in school. Of those age 3 and over enrolled in school:

11.3% were in nursery school or kindergarten
42.7% were in elementary school
22.8% were in high school
23.2% were in college (undergraduate or graduate school)

The Census Bureau and the National Center for Education Statistics sponsored the October 2024 School Enrollment Supplement. Explore more highlights from today's release.

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