Frequently Asked Questions

Definitions

How is school locale defined?
How was school locale previously defined?

Students

How many students attend rural public schools?
How many students attend rural private schools?
How do reading assessment scores for rural students compare to other students?

Teachers

How do student/teacher ratios in rural schools compare to the rest of the country?

Schools and Districts

How many rural public schools are there?
How many rural private schools are there?

Finances

How does per pupil spending in rural schools compare to the rest of the country?