The length of time that elementary school records are kept is important for a number of reasons. First, it allows schools to comply with state and federal laws that require them to maintain certain records for a specified period of time. Second, it allows schools to provide former students with access to their records, which may be necessary for a variety of purposes, such as applying for college or a job. Third, it allows schools to protect the privacy of their students by ensuring that their records are not released to unauthorized individuals.
After the retention period has expired, elementary school records are typically destroyed or deleted. In some cases, the records may be archived and made available to researchers or historians.