In fall 2020, there were about 4.96 million English Language Learner (ELL) students enrolled in public elementary and secondary schools across the United States.
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NCES. (October 31, 2022). Number of public school students enrolled as English Language Learners (ELL) in the United States from 2000 to 2020 (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 20, 2026, from /statistics/236285/english-language-learner-students-in-us-public-schools/
NCES. "Number of public school students enrolled as English Language Learners (ELL) in the United States from 2000 to 2020 (in 1,000s)." Chart. October 31, 2022. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 20, 2026. /statistics/236285/english-language-learner-students-in-us-public-schools/
NCES. (2022). Number of public school students enrolled as English Language Learners (ELL) in the United States from 2000 to 2020 (in 1,000s). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 20, 2026. /statistics/236285/english-language-learner-students-in-us-public-schools/
NCES. "Number of Public School Students Enrolled as English Language Learners (Ell) in The United States from 2000 to 2020 (in 1,000s)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 31 Oct 2022, /statistics/236285/english-language-learner-students-in-us-public-schools/
NCES, Number of public school students enrolled as English Language Learners (ELL) in the United States from 2000 to 2020 (in 1,000s) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/236285/english-language-learner-students-in-us-public-schools/ (last visited July 20, 2026)
Number of public school students enrolled as English Language Learners (ELL) in the United States from 2000 to 2020 (in 1,000s) [Graph], NCES, October 31, 2022. [Online]. Available: /statistics/236285/english-language-learner-students-in-us-public-schools/
