Educational status of Indian students was found to be inferior to status of non-Indian students when measured by enrollment, attendance, dropout rate, and nonenrollment. The study found that Indian student enrollment had increased 2.3% from 1983 to 1984; average daily attendance was 4% less than for non-Indian students; dropout rates for Indian…

Informal survey described educational status of federally-recognized Indian students enrolled in and eligible for enrollment in Bureau of Indian Affairs and public schools receiving support via the Johnson-O'Malley Act. High dropout rates, low average daily attendance, and high rates of nonenrollment were found. (LFL)