In Washington state 63% of principals are dissatisfied with the quantity of arts education in their schools, saying that a priority on test preparation in other core subjects leaves less time for instruction in the arts in the early grades. While most elementary students receive at least one hour of both reading instruction and math each day, these students spend far less time studying the arts: 33% of elementary students receive less than one hour of arts instruction per week.

In Washington state 63% of principals are dissatisfied with the quantity of arts education in their schools.