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.
I believe the school counsellor plays a huge role in this 
THe counsellor truly does. I think the teachers are the most important though.
a curriculum by individual states, including those for mathematics, social studies, science, physical development, the fine arts, and reading. While the concept of state learning standards has been around for some time, the No Child Left Behind Act has mandated that standards exist at the state level.
Basic subjects are taught in elementary school, and students often remain in one classroom throughout the school day {until starting different blocks}, except for physical education, library, music, and art classes.
Typically, the
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