0_Apprentice
I was once a summer camp counselor at an elementary school.
1_Wizard
In 2009 almost 3.5 million students were attending public primary schools.
0_Apprentice
Is that in the United States? 
1_Wizard
Yes, the funding for these schools comes from the state government.
0_Apprentice
I would disagree. The funding for these schools comes from taxpayers.
1_Wizard
They teach basic Maths and English at Elementary school level.
0_Apprentice
Well that's the intent at least, but the success with which it is accomplished varies dramatically.