Prevalence of elementary school ensembles
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Categories:
Statistic |
Issue(s) Addressed:
Sequential programs Standards-based curricula |
Attribution
National Center for Education Statistics, Fast Response Survey System
Item Text
Band instruction was offered in 48 percent of public elementary schools and was most typically introduced to students in grade 5 or above (61 percent). About half of the schools that offered band (52 percent) reported that 25 percent or less of the student body participated in the activity. Fewer elementary schools offered programs in strings or orchestra (27 percent) than chorus and band. Schools typically introduced students to strings/orchestra in grades 3 or 4 (65 percent), and 73 percent of these schools reported that 25 percent or less of the student body was enrolled in the program. These differences in enrollment may be attributed to the fact that chorus, band, and strings are generally offered as elective classes for interested students, while general music is typically part of the regular school curriculum where attendance is required.
Links
Source: http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/frss/pubications/2002131
Submitter Information
- Name: MENC Staff
- Email: advocacy@menc.org