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Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Economic Quiz

Back to School 1. What is the projected number of students to be enrolled in the nation’s elementary and high schools (grades K-12) this fall? 40.3 million 44.8 million 53.8 million 60.2 million 2. The national average annual salary paid to public school teachers in 2002 was $44,700. Which state paid the highest annual salary to public school teachers? New Jersey California New York Massachusetts 3. What was the approximate average cost of college tuition, room and board for in-state students at the nation’s four-year public colleges and universities for the 2001-2002 academic year? $9,900 $10,700 $11,200 $12,600 4. In 2002, the District of Columbia led the nation in elementary and secondary education expenditures, spending $13,187 per-pupil. How much did Massachusetts spend on a per-pupil basis? $7,834 $8,932 $9,856 $10,312 Created with QuizScript

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Source: U.S. Commerce, ''Facts for Figures,'' August 2004. Economic quiz written by: Marci Vencil - August 2004