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Data Dictionary: Census 1970 on 2010 Geographies
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Data Source: Social Explorer; U.S. Census Bureau
Universe: Total Population 3 Years Old and over Enrolled in School
Variable Details
T34. School Enrollment by Level and Type of School (15%)
Universe: Total Population 3 Years Old and over Enrolled in School
T034_017 Parochial
Percent base:
Total Population 3 Years Old and over Enrolled in School (SE:T034_001)
Aggregation method:
Addition
Formula used to compute this variable:
Return_Value = RC1970ORG:RC1970ORG_003_PT038011
Variables used in the formula:
RC1970ORG:RC1970ORG_003_PT038011
Population 3-34 Years: School Enrollment: High School (1-4): Parochial
Relevant Documentation:
Excerpt from: Social Explorer; U.S. Census Bureau; 1970 Census Users’ Guide; U. S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D. C., 1970.
  1970 Census Users' Guide - Part I -> Part II. Population Census Concepts (Concepts 50 through 149) -> Education -> Enrollment status
Enrollment status
In 1960, ascertained for persons 5 to 34 years of age, who were classified as enrolled in school if they attended regular school or college at any time since February 1, 1960. (Attendance at a nursery school, business or trade school, or adult education classes was not to be counted; regular schooling included kindergarten and schooling leading to an elementary school certificate, high school diploma, or college degree.) Persons enrolled in a regular school who did not actually attend because of illness, etc. were classified as enrolled in school. In 1970, ascertained for persons 3 years and older, who are classified as enrolled in school if they attended regular school or college at any time since February 1, 1970. (Regular schooling includes nursery school, kindergarten, and schooling leading to an elementary school certificate, high school diploma, or college degree.)

Excerpt from: Social Explorer; U.S. Census Bureau; 1970 Census Users’ Guide; U. S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D. C., 1970.
  1970 Census Users' Guide - Part I -> Part II. Population Census Concepts (Concepts 50 through 149) -> Education -> Type of school in which enrolled
Type of school in which enrolled
Persons enrolled in school are classified by type of school in terms of public or private, as indicated below.

Public school enrollment
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Includes persons attending schools controlled and supported primarily by local, State, or Federal governmental agencies.

Private school enrollment
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Includes persons attending schools controlled and supported mainly by religious organizations (parochial schools) or private persons or organizations. In 1970, parochial school enrollment and other private school enrollment are identified as separate categories for each level of school except college.