The children of illegal immigrants make up an even greater share of students in America 's primary and secondary schools , with nearly 7 percent enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grade . Pew Hispanic Center study : 3 in 4 `` illegal '' immigrant children are U.S. citizens . 80 percent of illegal immigrant children live in two-parent homes , study finds . Score: 7 ` ` It 's really , really hard to leave your family , '' says one child separated from mom .
Pew Hispanic Center study : 3 in 4 `` illegal '' immigrant children are U.S. citizens . 80 percent of illegal immigrant children live in two-parent homes , study finds . Score: 7 `` It 's really , really hard to leave your family , '' says one child separated from mom .