Title I provides financial assistance to schools with high percentages, high numbers of children from low-income families, and local educational agencies.
Schools in which children from low-income families make up at least 40% of enrollment are eligible to use Title I funds to operate schoolwide programs that serve all children in the school.
Title I funds are used to improve academic achievement in math and reading. Title I can be used to provide professional development for teachers.
Title I provides funding to states and districts to improve education for disadvantaged students. Its funding per student is averaging about $500 to $600 a year.
Schools can spend targeted grants on technology, professional development, summer programs, extended day services and academic instructional staff.