School district facts for kids

A school district is like a special local group that manages public schools in an area. It's in charge of schools for younger kids (like elementary and middle school) and older kids (like high school). School districts help make sure students have good places to learn. They are common in many countries around the world.

School Districts in the United States

In the United States, public schools are part of school districts. These districts are run by groups called school boards. A school board is usually made up of people from the community. They are often elected by the voters in that area.

What School Boards Do

School boards make important decisions for the schools in their district. They decide things like:

• Hiring the superintendent, who is like the main boss of the schools.
• Setting the budget for the schools, which means deciding how money will be spent.
• Creating rules and policies for students and teachers.
• Deciding what subjects students will learn.
• Making sure schools have the resources they need.

Where School Districts Are Located

The size and shape of school districts can be different depending on where you are in the U.S.

• In the Midwest and West, school districts often cover areas that include several towns or even parts of different cities. This means one district might serve students from a wide area.
• In New England and the Mid-Atlantic regions, school districts usually stay within the borders of a single city, town, or county. This often means smaller districts that serve a more local area.

See also

In Spanish: Distrito escolar para niños