Table 2 Characteristics of fourth grade students enrolled in the Squire's Quest nutrition education program by number of sessions completed.
Characteristic | Total n (%) a | Completed 9 or 10 sessions n (%) | Completed < 9 sessions n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Gender Males | 369 (47.2) | 319 (48) | 50 (43.1) |
Females | 412 (52.8) | 346 (52) | 66 (56.9) |
Ethnicity* White | 125 (16.5) | 116 (17.9) | 9 (8.4) |
African American | 339 (44.8) | 279 (43.0) | 60 (56.1) |
Hispanic | 234 (31.0) | 200 (30.8) | 34 (31.8) |
Asian/Other | 58 (7.7) | 54 (8.3) | 4 (3.7) |
Mother's Education** High school graduate or less | 303 (42.3) | 252 (40.9) | 51 (50.5) |
Some college/business school/vocational school | 204 (28.5) | 169 (27.4) | 35 (34.7) |
Bachelor's degree or higher | 210 (29.3) | 195 (31.7) | 15 (14.9) |
School Free/Reduced Lunch*** Low socioeconomic status (>50% of students eligible for free or reduced price meals) | 546 (68.8) | 441 (65.7) | 105 (85.4) |
Higher socioeconomic status (<50% of students eligible for free or reduced price meals) | 248 (31.2) | 230 (34.3) | 18 (14.6) |