This document discusses how socioeconomic status impacts students' education. It begins by outlining the demographics of poverty in the US and differences among racial groups. It then examines achievement gaps in test scores, graduation rates, and college retention between low-income and higher-income students. Many poor-performing schools are located in low-income areas and have high populations of disadvantaged students. Finally, it analyzes how factors like home and community support, nutrition, shelter, and clothing can influence low-income students' educational experiences and outcomes.