A recent survey found that wealthier families were less likely to keep their children home during the school year and more likely to plan for them to physically attend classes, according to MarketWatch. The 720-person poll found that, overall, 31 percent of parents definitely or likely plan to keep their kids at home even if the schools reopen; 49 percent definitely or likely plan to send their kids to school; and 20 percent are equally as likely to rely on virtual learning at home as to send their kids to school.

The survey found that the answers varied greatly depending on social class. Those most likely to keep their kids at home were making less than $50,000 a year (38 percent), with the second-most likely group making $50,000 to $100,000 (29 percent). Meanwhile, those making between $100,000 to $150,000 a year were the least likely, at 21 percent. Finally, those making more than $150,000 a year were the second least likely group to keep their kids at home (27 percent).

MarketWatch said that these findings don't suggest that wealthier parents are willing to accept more risk but, rather, that they're more confident that their children's schools have taken measures to keep their children safe, compared to those whose schools may not have as much funding. MarketWatch noted that wealthier schools tend to have smaller class sizes and more staff to enforce social distancing measures, which makes it easier for them to manage the pandemic.