In 2016, about 65 percent of 3- to 5-year-olds were enrolled in prekindergarten or kindergarten programs. About 65 percent of these children in prekindergarten and kindergarten programs attended a full-day program, up from 53 percent in 2000.
Control, level of school, and attendance status | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2016 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total | 6,659 | 7,592 | 8,246 | 7,776 |
Percent enrolled | 59.4 | 64.0 | 63.7 | 64.6 |
Control | ||||
Public | 3,971 | 4,847 | 5,829 | 5,586 |
Private | 2,688 | 2,745 | 2,417 | 2,190 |
Level of school | ||||
Prekindergarten | 3,379 | 4,326 | 4,797 | 4,701 |
Kindergarten | 3,280 | 3,266 | 3,449 | 3,075 |
Attendance status | ||||
Full-day | 2,577 | 4,008 | 4,813 | 5,038 |
Part-day | 4,082 | 3,584 | 3,432 | 2,738 |
Percent full-day | 38.7 | 52.8 | 58.4 | 64.8 |