asked the Minister for Education the number of classes with a 14:1, 20:1, 30:1 and greater than 40:1 pupil/teacher ratio in the ordinary primary schools in 1977-78, 1978-79, 1979-80 and 1980-81.
Written Answers. - Pupil/Teacher Ratios.
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The information is given in the form of a tabular statement which, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, will be circulated with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:
|
Pupil/Teacher Ratio |
Number of classes |
Number of classes |
Number of classes |
Number of classes |
|
1977-78 |
1978-79 |
1979-80 |
1980-81 |
|
|
14 to 1 |
89 |
80 |
82 |
90 |
|
20 to 1 |
265 |
245 |
243 |
249 |
|
30 to 1 |
583 |
679 |
748 |
805 |
|
Greater than 40 to 1 |
3,260 |
2,160 |
980 |
785 |
The above data relate to ordinary national school classes. Figures in respect of the current school year 1980-81 are provisional.