I was once a summer camp counselor at an elementary school.
In 2009 almost 3.5 million students were attending public primary schools.
Is that in the United States? 
Yes, the funding for these schools comes from the state government.
I would disagree. The funding for these schools comes from taxpayers.
They teach basic Maths and English at Elementary school level.
Well that's the intent at least, but the success with which it is accomplished varies dramatically.
School counselor
The role of a school counselor is critical. A school counselor works in primary (elementary and middle) schools and/or secondary schools to provide academic, career, college access/affordability/admission, and social-emotional competencies to all students through a school counseling program. The roles of school counselors are expanding and changing with time As roles change, counselors are adjusting to figure out best ways to help students prosper in the academic field along with how to flourish in other aspects of life. School counselors help
after returning students and siblings of existing students are entered) and offers an after school program and summer camp. As the school is a public school, no tuition is charged. Funding comes from the Teaneck Public Schools (and the home districts of non-resident students), which provides 90% of its cost per pupil in the district; the balance of funding comes directly from the state of New Jersey. The school moved to a new building at 563 Chestnut Avenue in the 2009–10 school year, from a space it