asked the Minister for Education the number of classes of each of the following sizes in national schools in the years 1975-76, 1976-77 and 1977-78; less than 15, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54 and over 54.
Written Answers. - National School Classes.
352.
Following is the information requested:
|
Class size |
1975/76 |
1976/77 |
1977-78 |
|
Less than 15 |
336 |
309 |
310 |
|
15 - 19 |
850 |
823 |
778 |
|
20 - 24 |
1,535 |
1,449 |
1,436 |
|
25 - 29 |
2,169 |
2,190 |
2,230 |
|
30 - 34 |
2,851 |
2,925 |
3,096 |
|
35 - 39 |
3,473 |
3,703 |
3,964 |
|
40 - 44 |
3,313 |
3,377 |
3,245 |
|
45 - 49 |
984 |
900 |
814 |
|
50 - 54 |
67 |
68 |
51 |
|
55 or over |
8 |
7 |
9 |
Figures in respect of special schools, special classes and secondary tops were not available in this context when the table was prepared.