Feelings of being understaffed improved or did not decline in the past year: Percentage of public schools by whether they feel their school is understaffed entering the school year, by minority and poverty share, August 2022 & August 2023
| August 2022 | August 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| All public schools | 53% | 45% |
| Less than 25% minority | 51% | 41% |
| 25%-75% minority | 51% | 44% |
| Over 75% minority | 57% | 49% |
| Lower school neighborhood poverty | 52% | 42% |
| Higher school neighborhood poverty | 57% | 57% |
Source: Authors' analysis of Institute of Education Sciences (IES) School Pulse Panel (SPP) survey data.