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America After 3 PM: Special Report on Summer

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 America After 3 PM: Special Report on Summer

Based on responses to questions from the 2009 America After 3PM survey, the following charts detail participation levels, demand and support for summer learning programs in each of the 50 states. The charts also include the estimated number of children participating in summer learning programs in each state and the estimated number of children whose parents are interested in enrolling them in summer learning programs.

Alabama

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 21 79 Participating
168,891
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 57 43 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
337,783
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs?6 82 7  

 

In Alabama, 574 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 44 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 1 percent were Hispanic and 29 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Alabama is 804,245, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in Alabama.

Alaska

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 24 76 Participating
32,755
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 51 49 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
53,227
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 76 8  

 

In Alaska, 269 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 26 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 5 percent were Hispanic and 3 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Alaska is 136,480, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in Alaska

Arizona

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 22 78 Participating
249,159
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 65 35 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
577,596
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 85 4  

 

In Arizona, 590 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 36 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 21 percent were Hispanic and 3 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Arizona is 1,132,541, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in Arizona.

Arkansas

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 17 83 Participating
82,701
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 58 42 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
233,509
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 86 4  

 

In Arkansas, 505 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 50 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 2 percent were Hispanic and 17 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Arkansas is 486,478, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in Arkansas.

California

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 27 73 Participating
1,844,377
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 66 34 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
3,278,892
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 84 6  

 

In California, 1,166 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 39 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 27 percent were Hispanic and 7 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in California is 6,831,025, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in California.

Colorado

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 17 83 Participating
136,721
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 48 52 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
321,698
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 80 6  

 

In Colorado, 461 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 32 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 15 percent were Hispanic and 4 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Colorado is 804,244, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in Colorado.

Connecticut

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 33 67 Participating
205,407
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 46 54 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
192,958
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 85 5  

 

In Connecticut, 497 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 26 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 10 percent were Hispanic and 8 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Connecticut is 622,445, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in Connecticut.

Delaware

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 30 70 Participating
43,141
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 54 46 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
54,646
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 79 8  

 

In Delaware, 286 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 35 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 4 percent were Hispanic and 22 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Delaware is 143,804, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in Delaware.

Florida

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 27 73 Participating
789,329
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 62 38 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
1,315,548
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 85 5  

 

In Florida, 1,153 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 42 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 17 percent were Hispanic and 15 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Florida is 2,923,440, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in Florida.

Georgia

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 21 79 Participating
350,878
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 62 38 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
818,715
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 86 6  

 

In Georgia, 577 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 42 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 5 percent were Hispanic and 32 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Georgia is 1,670,846, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in Georgia.

Hawaii

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 39 61 Participating
81,644
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 64 36 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
81,644
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 82 6  

 

In Hawaii, 181 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 23 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 4 percent were Hispanic and 0 percent was African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Hawaii is 209,343, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in Hawaii.

Idaho

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 17 83 Participating
45,775
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 52 48 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
115,783
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 78 8  

 

In Idaho, 496 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 40 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 1 percent was Hispanic and 0 percent was African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Idaho is 269,263, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in Idaho.

Illinois

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 24 76 Participating
548,306
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 54 46 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
936,690
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 81 5  

 

In Illinois, 750 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 37 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 12 percent were Hispanic and 14 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Illinois is 2,284,610, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in Illinois.

Indiana

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 20 80 Participating
224,758
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 49 51 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
438,279
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 79 8  

 

In Indiana, 730 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 31 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 3 percent were Hispanic and 8 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Indiana is 1,123,792, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in Indiana.

Iowa

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 21 79 Participating
108,980
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 51 49 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
207,580
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 77 7  

 

In Iowa, 620 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 36 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 2 percent were Hispanic and 1 percent was African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Iowa is 518,951, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in Iowa.

Kansas

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 23 77 Participating
112,085
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 42 58 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
155,944
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 80 6  

 

In Kansas, 602 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 39 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 5 percent were Hispanic and 6 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Kansas is 487,325, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in Kansas.

Kentucky

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 15 85 Participating
105,015
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 49 51 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
294,042
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 82 6  

 

In Kentucky, 613 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 49 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 1 percent was Hispanic and 8 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Kentucky is 700,099, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in Kentucky.

Louisiana

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 30 70 Participating
224,676
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 56 44 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
292,078
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 82 6  

 

In Louisiana, 519 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 61 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 3 percent were Hispanic and 34 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Louisiana is 748,919, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in Louisiana.

Maine

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 26 74 Participating
54,685
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 45 55 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
82,027
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 78 7  

 

In Maine, 483 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 37 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 1 percent was Hispanic and 0 percent was African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Maine is 210,326, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in Maine.

Maryland

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 31 69 Participating
299,895
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 54 46 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
357,939
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 84 7  

 

In Maryland, 470 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 30 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 1 percent was Hispanic and 31 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Maryland is 967,404, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in Maryland.

Massachusetts

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 30 70 Participating
330,719
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 51 49 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
394,729
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 84 6  

 

In Massachusetts, 509 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 32 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 8 percent were Hispanic and 6 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Massachusetts is 1,066,834, the foundation for all statewide projections in Massachusetts.

Michigan

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 23 77 Participating
417,329
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 52 48 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
725,789
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 81 6  

 

In Michigan, 669 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 39 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 3 percent were Hispanic and 15 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Michigan is 1,814,472, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in Michigan.

Minnesota

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 28 72 Participating
255,168
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 47 53 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
309,847
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 76 9  

 

In Minnesota, 691 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 26 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 2 percent were Hispanic and 3 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Minnesota is 911,314, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in Minnesota.

Mississippi

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 20 60 Participating
104,558
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 64 36 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
266,622
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 83 5  

 

In Mississippi, 452 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 54 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 0 percent were Hispanic and 40 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Mississippi is 522,788, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in Mississippi.

Missouri

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 35 65 Participating
352,528
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 54 46 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
352,528
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 82 6  

 

In Missouri, 666 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 43 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 2 percent were Hispanic and 12 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Missouri is 1,007,223, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in Missouri.

Montana

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 21 79 Participating
32,200
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 51 49 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
61,332
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 78 9  

 

In Montana, 359 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 32 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 1 percent was Hispanic and 1 percent was African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Montana is 153,331, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in Montana.

Nebraska

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 25 75 Participating
79,195
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 47 53 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
110,872
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 78 7  

 

In Nebraska, 571 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 34 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 1 percent was Hispanic and 3 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Nebraska is 316,778, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in Nebraska.

Nevada

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 15 85 Participating
64,189
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 61 39 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
222,523
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 83 4  

 

In Nevada, 388 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 46 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 17 percent were Hispanic and 7 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Nevada is 427,929, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in Nevada.

New Hampshire

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 29 71 Participating
65,214
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 42 58 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
67,463
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 74 8  

 

In New Hampshire, 359 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 24 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 1 percent were Hispanic and 0 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in New Hampshire is 224,877, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in New Hampshire.

New Jersey

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 33 67 Participating
490,148
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 52 48 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
519,854
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 82 6  

 

In New Jersey, 574 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 32 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 13 percent were Hispanic and 13 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in New Jersey is 1,485,297, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in New Jersey.

New Mexico

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 28 72 Participating
95,231
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 63 37 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
153,049
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 88 5  

 

In New Mexico, 390 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 47 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 34 percent were Hispanic and 1 percent was African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in New Mexico is 340,109, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in New Mexico.

New York

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 31 69 Participating
951,091
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 57 43 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
1,196,533
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 85 4  

 

In New York, 971 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 45 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 15 percent were Hispanic and 15 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in New York is 3,068,034, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in New York.

North Carolina

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 18 82 Participating
269,811
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 56 44 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
689,517
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 83 5  

 

In North Carolina, 688 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 40 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 3 percent were Hispanic and 24 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in North Carolina is 1,498,950, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in North Carolina.

North Dakota

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 27 73 Participating
27,882
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 40 60 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
29,948
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 72 6  

 

In North Dakota, 290 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 33 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 1 percent was Hispanic and 1 percent was African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in North Dakota is 103,268, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in North Dakota.

Ohio

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 22 78 Participating
443,393
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 50 50 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
786,014
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 80 7  

 

In Ohio, 851 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 34 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 3 percent were Hispanic and 13 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Ohio is 2,015,421, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in Ohio.

Oklahoma

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 20 80 Participating
124,954
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 58 42 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
287,394
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 84 6  

 

In Oklahoma, 546 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 48 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 6 percent were Hispanic and 8 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Oklahoma is 624,770, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in Oklahoma.

Oregon

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 23 77 Participating
136,497
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 48 52 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
219,582
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 76 9  

 

In Oregon, 543 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 36 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 8 percent were Hispanic and 2 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Oregon is 593,466, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in Oregon.

Pennsylvania

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 26 74 Participating
541,645
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 49 51 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
749,970
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 83 5  

 

In Pennsylvania, 896 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 34 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 4 percent were Hispanic and 10 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Pennsylvania is 2,083,250, the foundation for all statewide projections in Pennsylvania.

Rhode Island

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 36 64 Participating
63,325
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 44 56 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
49,253
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 81 8  

 

In Rhode Island, 334 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 31 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 9 percent were Hispanic and 1 percent was African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Rhode Island is 175,902, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in Rhode Island.

South Carolina

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 25 75 Participating
182,333
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 59 41 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
320,906
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 80 7  

 

In South Carolina, 567 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 50 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 2 percent were Hispanic and 33 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in South Carolina is 729,331, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in South Carolina.

South Dakota

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 22 78 Participating
28,882
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 44 56 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
44,637
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 70 11  

 

In South Dakota, 327 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 34 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 0 percent were Hispanic and 0 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in South Dakota is 131,284, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in South Dakota.

Tennessee

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 19 81 Participating
192,821
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 56 44 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
456,682
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 85 5  

 

In Tennessee, 570 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 47 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 1 percent was Hispanic and 18 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Tennessee is 1,014,849, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in Tennessee.

Texas

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 24 76 Participating
1,086,383
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 62 38 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
2,127,500
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 84 6  

 

In Texas, 1,129 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 51 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 25 percent were Hispanic and 11 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Texas is 4,526,595, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in Texas.

Utah

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 16 84 Participating
83,284
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 55 45 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
244,647
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 76 8  

 

In Utah, 746 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 29 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 7 percent were Hispanic and 1 percent was African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Utah is 520,526, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in Utah.

Vermont

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 31 69 Participating
31,529
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 43 57 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
30,512
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 80 8  

 

In Vermont, 256 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 24 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 1 percent was Hispanic and 1 percent was African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Vermont is 101,706, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in Vermont.

Virginia

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 26 74 Participating
336,150
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 54 46 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
517,153
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 84 6  

 

In Virginia, 562 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 36 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 4 percent were Hispanic and 21 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Virginia is 1,292,883, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in Virginia.

Washington

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 21 79 Participating
230,825
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 49 51 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
428,675
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 79 6  

 

In Washington, 596 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 40 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 6 percent were Hispanic and 1 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Washington is 1,099,167, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in Washington.

West Virginia

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 16 84 Participating
45,634
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 52 48 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
125,493
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 82 5  

 

In West Virginia, 678 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 57 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 1 percent were Hispanic and 2 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in West Virginia is 285,212, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in West Virginia.

Wisconsin

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 31 69 Participating
298,720
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 49 51 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
327,629
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 76 8  

 

In Wisconsin, 593 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 28 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 3 percent were Hispanic and 7 percent were African-American. *According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Wisconsin is 963,614, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in Wisconsin.

Wyoming

 

State Level Demand and Support for Summer Learning Programs
Question Percent Responding Estimated Number of Kids*
YES NO
Does your child participate in a summer learning program? 30 70 Participating
25,675
If not, are you interested in enrolling your child in a summer learning program? 47 53 Whose Parents are Interested in Enrolling Them
28,242
Do you support public funding for summer learning programs? 76 7  

 

In Wyoming, 176 households were surveyed for this study. Among those households, 34 percent qualified for free or reduced price lunch, 5 percent were Hispanic and 1 percent was African-American. According to U.S. Department of Education data from 2005-2006, the total school enrollment in Wyoming is 85,582, which is the foundation for all statewide projections in Wyoming After 3PM.

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6. Percent responding does not add up to 100% for this question in each chart in this section because respondents were also given the option to answer “Don’t Know”.