asked the Minister for Education (1) the number of classes and the number of pupils in such classes in excess of 40, (2) the number of classes and number of pupils in such classes in excess of 45, in national schools in 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978 and 1979 at the latest date for which figures are available.
Written Answers. - National School Classes.
308.
The information sought by the Deputy is as follows:—
(1) Classes in excess of 40
|
1975/76 |
1976/77 |
1977/78 |
1978/79 |
|
|
Number of Classes |
3,586 |
3,557 |
3,260 |
2,144 |
|
Number of pupils |
156,144 |
154,628 |
141,385 |
93,658 |
(2) Classes in excess of 45
|
1975/76 |
1976/77 |
1977/78 |
1978/79 |
|
|
Number of Classes |
504 |
448 |
394 |
229 |
|
Number of pupils |
23,997 |
21,415 |
18,782 |
Notes:
(a) Classes and pupils under (2) are also included under (1)
(b) There is a small element of estimation in relation to the 1978/79 figures.