What is the Purpose of Title 1 Funding?
According to the U.S. Department of Education the purpose of Title 1 funding, “is to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high quality education and reach,  proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards and state academic assessments.”

To qualify for Title 1 funds, at least 40% of students must enroll in the free and reduced lunch program.  All families can apply as criteria is determined based on various reasons given the individual family circumstances.