U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Feature: Back to School: 2007-2008

    * 14.2 million Number of computers available for classroom use in the nation's elementary and secondary schools as of the 2005-2006 school year. That works out to one computer for every four students.
    * 100% Percentage of public schools with Internet access as of fall 2003.
    * 83% and 43% Percentage of children 3 to 17 using a computer and the Internet, respectively, at school as of fall 2003.
    * 75% Among children 3 to 17 accessing the Internet in fall 2003, whether at home, school or elsewhere, the percentage who used it to complete school assignments. This was the most common reason for children to use the Internet.
    * 66% Among children 3 to 17 using a computer at home in fall 2003, the percentage who used it to complete school assignments. This was the second most common home computer use for children, behind playing games.

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