Gifted children are relatively uncommon but not exceptionally rare.
According to estimates for the United States, more than 3.2 million children, or roughly 6 percent of the kindergarten and grade-school population, are considered gifted based on federal government criteria for having at least one strong talent. This means that while not the majority, gifted children represent a noticeable portion of the student population.
Here's a breakdown:
-
Definition of "Gifted": In this context, "gifted" refers to children who demonstrate strong talents and meet specific criteria.
-
Prevalence: Around 6% of the kindergarten and grade-school population in the US meet this criteria.
-
Not Extremely Rare: While not the majority, 6% suggests that gifted children aren't exceptionally rare within the school system.
Therefore, while "giftedness" isn't a trait possessed by most children, it also isn't a negligible or exceptionally uncommon characteristic within the school-aged population.
