Another way in which kids from poor communities are disadvantaged:

“According to a study conducted by the US Environmental Protection Agency, the temperature for optimal learning performance is lower than 72 degrees. And, student performance on psychological tests and school tasks increased by 20 percent if classroom temperatures are lowered from 86 degrees to 68 degrees.”

Mass. students go back to school without air conditioning

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/09/05/metro/boston-school-ac/