Elementary and secondary schools; local
NAICS Code: 61110L
BLS projects Elementary and secondary schools; local to contract -2.5% through 2034 - 4.9 points slower than the 2.4% average across 291 U.S. industries, faster-growing than 22% of them. Its trajectory is close to the typical U.S. industry.
Where Elementary and secondary schools; local sits among all industries
Projected 2024-2034 growth across 291 U.S. industries (BLS). This industry is marked in rose.
Where Elementary and secondary schools; local sits by projected growth
Projected employment change across tracked industries
-2.5% Top 78% higher than 22% of 291 industries
Industries, banded by projected growth
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Source BLS Employment Projections · 2026-05-15
Contraction read
Signature: 39.9% mean employer AI exposure across 9 tracked public companies .
Both the BLS outlook and our public-company overlay are thin or negative here - prioritize transferable occupation data over employer branding.
NAICS 61110L · 7,600,900 workers (2024, ×1k) · source BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034. Employer AI grades are occupation-weighted scores from our SEC cohort, not automation predictions for every establishment in Elementary and secondary schools; local.
Public companies in this NAICS sector
NAICS sector 61 bucket (includes sibling industries). 9 companies scored · mean AI exposure 39.9%.
| Company | AI grade |
|---|---|
| Covista Inc. | B |
| Graham Holdings Co | B |
| Grand Canyon Education, Inc. | B |
| Laureate Education, Inc. | B |
| New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. | B |
| PERDOCEO EDUCATION Corp | B |
| Stride, Inc. | B |
| TAL Education Group | B |
Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure from our employer corpus - not a claim that every establishment in Elementary and secondary schools; local shares the same risk. Source: SEC company metadata + O*NET-weighted scores · as of 2026-05-15.
Peer Industries by Employment
How Elementary and secondary schools; local (NAICS 61110L) compares to industries of similar size, ordered by 2024 BLS employment.
| Industry | 2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary and secondary schools; local | 7,600,900 | -2.5% |
| Local government, excluding education and hospitals | 6,088,200 | +1.9% |
| Full-service restaurants | 5,385,100 | +2.5% |
| General medical and surgical hospitals; private | 5,070,200 | +3.9% |
| General merchandise retailers | 3,265,500 | +2.3% |
| Grocery and specialty food retailers | 3,052,400 | -1.0% |
Peers are selected by similarity in 2024 employment. Figures in thousands. Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work in Elementary and secondary schools; local?
As of 2024, the Elementary and secondary schools; local industry employs approximately 7,600,900 workers in the United States, according to BLS Employment Projections data.
Is Elementary and secondary schools; local growing or declining?
The Elementary and secondary schools; local industry is projected to decline by 2.5% from 2024 to 2034, a net change of -187,900 jobs over the decade.
Which public companies sit near Elementary and secondary schools; local?
9 tracked public companies in NAICS sector 61 (sibling industries included). Sample names include Covista Inc., Graham Holdings Co, Grand Canyon Education, Inc.. Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure scores, not company-specific automation forecasts.
How will AI affect the Elementary and secondary schools; local industry?
Among 9 tracked public companies tied to this industry's sector, the mean occupation-weighted AI exposure score is 39.9% (most common grade B). That is a staffing-pattern signal from our employer corpus, not a forecast for every firm in Elementary and secondary schools; local. Pair it with occupation-level AI exposure scores for role-specific risk.
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024-2034; SEC employer metadata for AI grades Employment figures in thousands. Employer grades are occupation-weighted exposure scores, not firm automation forecasts