### Question
How does the law define elementary school?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 8801*, **elementary school** is defined as:

> a nonprofit institutional day or residential school that provides elementary education, as determined under State law

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 8801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER XIV-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part A-Definitions**

