Adult Education Statistics
Because of its far-reaching impact and potential to improve the human condition in many areas, understanding the need for adult literacy services and the impact of literacy on Americans’ lives can take you down many paths. We have compiled some relevant statistics that help you understand a) the need for these services b) scope of educational services offered and c) the impact literacy makes on the lives of people. These statistics come from surveys and analyses offered by research and government organizations. We cite the sources so that you can explore them more fully.
22,541,000 adults over the age of 25 do not have a high school diploma.
One way to understand the need for adult literacy is to look at the number of adults (25 years and over) without a HS diploma. The Census (2016 American Community Survey) estimates that xxxx adults over the age of 25 did not have a HS diploma and were not enrolled in school. This represents % of the population over 25 and % of the total population.
14% of the US population do not have the skills to perform simple and everyday literacy activities.
The Census does not look at literacy levels. However, there have been surveys conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). They estimated that % of the total population of Americans had a fluency level in reading. The National Assessment of Literacy (NAAL) conducted a nationally representative assessment of English Literacy among American Adults 16 or older.
9%% of the US population speak English ‘less than well’.
While there is no data element or analysis that speaks directly to the need for ESL services, the Census estimate of the population who ‘speak English less than well’ can be used as a proxy for a need for English classes.
About half of the US adult population whose income fell below poverty level did not have a HS diploma and were not enrolled in school.
The Federal Government spent a total of $512,120,400 to support adult education programs.
A total of 1,468,826 students were supported through federal funds (and supported by state supporting grants). 595,234 of these were in ABE offerings, 716,679 in ESL and 156,913 in ASE.
22,541,000 adults over the age of 25 do not have a high school diploma.
One way to understand the need for adult literacy is to look at the number of adults (25 years and over) without a HS diploma. The Census (2016 American Community Survey) estimates that xxxx adults over the age of 25 did not have a HS diploma and were not enrolled in school. This represents % of the population over 25 and % of the total population.
14% of the US population do not have the skills to perform simple and everyday literacy activities.
The Census does not look at literacy levels. However, there have been surveys conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). They estimated that % of the total population of Americans had a fluency level in reading. The National Assessment of Literacy (NAAL) conducted a nationally representative assessment of English Literacy among American Adults 16 or older.
9%% of the US population speak English ‘less than well’.
While there is no data element or analysis that speaks directly to the need for ESL services, the Census estimate of the population who ‘speak English less than well’ can be used as a proxy for a need for English classes.
About half of the US adult population whose income fell below poverty level did not have a HS diploma and were not enrolled in school.
The Federal Government spent a total of $512,120,400 to support adult education programs.
A total of 1,468,826 students were supported through federal funds (and supported by state supporting grants). 595,234 of these were in ABE offerings, 716,679 in ESL and 156,913 in ASE.
