SDG 4 ยท Indicator

Racial Disparity in Student Poverty

times higher


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Click a state to learn more and see racially disaggregated data (where available).


Legend

Good progress or SDG achieved

Challenges remain

Significant challenges remain

Major challenges remain

Information unavailable


US Performance

Major challenges remain

5.54



Description

How many times more likely it is that students of the most affected race attend high poverty schools (>75% Free and Reduced Price Lunch), when compared to white people.

Long-Term Objective

The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of 1, indicating equality.

Reference

PolicyLink/PERE, National Equity Atlas

Racial Disparity in Student Poverty