Student-Teacher ratio in primary schools (SD/MI)

Definition:

• Student-Teacher ratio in primary schools (SD/MI) refers to the number of students per teacher in primary schools (SD/MI). For example, a student-teacher ratio of 20:1 means that there are 20 students for every 1 teacher. A lower ratio generally indicates that teachers have more time to devote to each student, potentially leading to better educational outcomes.

Unit of Measure:

• Ratio

Year:

• 2023

SDG Indicator:

• 4.c By 2030, substantially increase the supply of qualified teachers, including through international cooperation for teacher training in developing countries, especially least developed countries and small island developing States

CPAP Outcome:

• Education for Early Childhood and Adolescent Development

CPAP Output:

• 2.1 Basic education