This document summarizes current statistics on rural education in India. It finds that while 96.7% of rural children ages 6-14 are enrolled in school, only 71% attend on average days. Private school enrollment has been rising annually but varies significantly by state. School facilities have generally improved between 2010-2014 in areas like midday meals, libraries, computers, and toilets. However, reading abilities remain low, with half of children in 5th grade unable to read at a 2nd grade level. To improve basic reading and learning, the document recommends grouping children by ability rather than grade, starting instruction at each child's level, and encouraging speaking, discussion, and problem-solving to build early foundations.