Vol. 417 No. 1
171 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education if he will outline the number of multiple classes (details supplied) which are in the following pupil/teacher ratio category, (a) under 25/1, (b) between 25 and 30/1, (c) between 30 and 35/1, (d) between 35 and 40/1 and (e) over 40/1, for the latest available date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
The information required by the Deputy is given in the following tabular form for the 1990-91 academic year. Data in brackets refer to the 1989-90 academic year.
Number of National School Classes (Ordinary) Classified by Grade Structure and Class Size 1990/91
|
Class Size |
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|
Grade Structure |
0-19 |
20-29 |
30-39 |
40 and over |
Total |
|
Single Grade Class |
203 (165) |
2,407 (2,021) |
6,683 (6,832) |
385 (448) |
9,678 (9,466) |
|
Consecutive Grade Class |
233 (189) |
2,147 (1,964) |
2,688 (2,990) |
68 (117) |
5,136 (5,260) |
|
Multi-Grade Class |
594 (565) |
1,439 (1,463) |
715 (739) |
14 (34) |
2,762 (2,801) |
|
Total |
1,030 (919) |
5,993 (5,448) |
10,086 (10,561) |
467 (599) |
17,576 (17,527) |
