George Lucas Educational Foundation
Financial Literacy

Infographic: The Value of Financial Literacy

Students who learn financial literacy skills gain knowledge that will yield returns well into their future.

April 10, 2012
Infographic showing American spending habits. With nearly 20 percent of Americans living beyond their means, education about personal finance is critical. Research indicates that teaching finance to students yields greater money-management skills that car
Credit: Illustrations by Jude Buffum
School Snapshot

Ariel Community Academy

Grades K-8 | Chicago, IL
Enrollment
521 | Public, Urban
Per Pupil Expenditures
$8837 School$13078 District$11537 State
Free / Reduced Lunch
87%
DEMOGRAPHICS:
98% Black
2% Hispanic

1% English-language learners
11% Special Needs

Data is from the 2010-11 academic year.


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