Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 July 2020
503. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of classes nationally that contain more than 30 children; and the number over 28 and 25 children, respectively.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18783/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraPlease find below requested figures for numbers of classes with 25, 28 & 30 children or more.
The table also includes total enrolments for classes with 25, 28 & 30 children or more.
Please note these figures are for mainstream classes in mainstream schools and are for the 2019/20 Academic Year.
Academic Year 2019/2020
|
Class Size |
Number of Classes |
Number of Pupils |
Average Class Size |
|
25=> |
11,941 |
306,385 |
25.7 |
|
28=> |
6,506 |
188,865 |
29.0 |
|
30=> |
3,137 |
94,393 |
30.1 |
Note: Classes are Mainstream Classes in Mainstream Schools
