Description of the Indicator
This indicator highlights the student-teacher ratio for each school district in the region.
Why is it important?
Student-teacher ratios are important because they reveal a school’s capacity to meet its students’ needs. A large ratio could mean there are not enough teachers to adequately disperse their attention among their students, whereas a low ratio may suggest sufficient instructional support.
How is the region performing?
Student teacher ratios range from 11.1 to 16.0 (by county average), with ratios skewing higher in Luzerne County. The ratios range from 9.8 to 20.0 across all schools in the four counties.