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Putting the K in rank: how kindergarten classrooms impact short- and long-run outcomes

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I study the impact of kindergarten class rank on short- and long-run outcomes, using data from the Tennessee STAR project. I find a causal relationship between a student’s kindergarten classroom rank and test scores in grades 1–8, high school achievement, and whether they take a college entrance exam. Furthermore, a higher rank in kindergarten causes an increase in study effort, the value of schooling, and initiative in the classroom, as measured in grade 4.

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  • Derek Rury, 2026. "Putting the K in rank: how kindergarten classrooms impact short- and long-run outcomes," Applied Economics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 58(3), pages 468-482, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:applec:v:58:y:2026:i:3:p:468-482
    DOI: 10.1080/00036846.2025.2453758
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