Argentina: Student teacher ratio, primary school
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| Argentina |
Student teacher ratio, primary school |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 17.23 |
| Year | 2008 |
| Measure | students per teacher |
| Data availability | 1970 - 2008 |
| Average | 18.75 |
| Min - Max | 16.36 - 21.78 |
| Source | UNESCO |
The latest value from 2008 is 17.23 students per teacher, an increase from 16.36 students per teacher in 2007. In comparison, the world average is 25.94 students per teacher, based on data from 140 countries. Historically, the average for Argentina from 1970 to 2008 is 18.75 students per teacher. The minimum value, 16.36 students per teacher, was reached in 2007 while the maximum of 21.78 students per teacher was recorded in 1999.
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The student (pupil) to teacher ratio in Argentina is the number of primary school pupils divided by the number of primary school teachers. It is generally considered better to have fewer pupils per teacher.
Definition: Primary school pupil-teacher ratio is the average number of pupils per teacher in primary school.
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