Table 1.
Demographic Information for Participants at the End of First Grade (n=279) and the End of Third Grade (n=175)
| Variable | End of First Grade | End of Third Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Male | 55% | 54% |
| Female | 45% | 46% |
| Race | ||
| Minoritya | 52% | 42% |
| Non-minority | 48% | 58% |
| Income | ||
| Low income | 28% | 22% |
| Middle income | 72% | 78% |
| Mean kindergarten start age (SD) | 5yr-6mo (4mo) | 5yr-6mo(4mo) |
a
Minority refers to African-American (29%, n = 81), Asian (6%, n = 17), and Hispanic (17%, n = 47) at the end of First grade; and African-American (25%, n = 44), Asian (6%, n = 11), and Hispanic (11%, n = 19) at the end of Third grade.