Trinidad and Tobago: Student teacher ratio, primary school
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| Trinidad and Tobago |
Student teacher ratio, primary school |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 17.58 |
| Year | 2009 |
| Measure | students per teacher |
| Data availability | 1971 - 2009 |
| Average | 24.39 |
| Min - Max | 15.94 - 34.47 |
| Source | UNESCO |
The latest value from 2009 is 17.58 students per teacher, an increase from 17.16 students per teacher in 2008. In comparison, the world average is 25.64 students per teacher, based on data from 139 countries. Historically, the average for Trinidad and Tobago from 1971 to 2009 is 24.39 students per teacher. The minimum value, 15.94 students per teacher, was reached in 2007 while the maximum of 34.47 students per teacher was recorded in 1971.
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The student (pupil) to teacher ratio in Trinidad and Tobago 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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