Given the task definition and input, reply with output. In this task, you're given passages that contain mentions of the quantity of a particular object and are supposed to find out the answer for a given question. Craft one correct answer to the question given in input. Make sure your correct answer is consistent with the context, and properly gives the exact number relating to the query.
 In your answer, use as few words as possible from the given context. To be less repetitive, please vary your language for each question.

Sentence: The New York City Public Schools system, managed by the New York City Department of Education, is the largest public school system in the United States, serving about 1.1 million students in more than 1,700 separate primary and secondary schools. The city's public school system includes nine specialized high schools to serve academically and artistically gifted students. 
Question: How many students regularly attend schools in NYC?

1.1 million