Dominican Republic: Student teacher ratio, primary school
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| Dominican Republic |
Student teacher ratio, primary school |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 18.92 |
| Year | 2018 |
| Measure | students per teacher |
| Data availability | 1971 - 2018 |
| Average | 32.24 |
| Min - Max | 18.29 - 55.71 |
| Source | UNESCO |
The latest value from 2018 is 18.92 students per teacher, unchanged from 18.92 students per teacher in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 24.26 students per teacher, based on data from 86 countries. Historically, the average for Dominican Republic from 1971 to 2018 is 32.24 students per teacher. The minimum value, 18.29 students per teacher, was reached in 2015 while the maximum of 55.71 students per teacher was recorded in 1972.
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The student (pupil) to teacher ratio in Dominican Republic 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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