Schools with enrollments of at least 40% of low-income families qualify for which federal program?

Schools with enrollments of at least 40% of low-income families qualify for Title I funding, which is a federal program aimed at providing additional support to schools with high numbers of children from low-income families. This program is part of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and is designed to help ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on state academic achievement standards and assessments.

Title I funds can be used for a variety of educational purposes, including hiring additional staff, providing professional development, and improving programs aimed at improving student achievement. The qualification criteria, specifically the 40% threshold, indicate that the school has a significant population of students who may need additional resources to succeed academically, aligning the support directly with the needs of the community served.