### Question
What is the definition of elementary school?


### Answer
The definition of **elementary school** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 1401*:

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

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1401*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 33-EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

