The national average public school student:teacher ratio is approximately 15:1 (2024).
The lowest state for student:teacher ratio is District Of Columbia with 11:1. The highest state for student:teacher ratio is Utah with 23:1.
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 11:1
23:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Average Public School Student:Teacher Ratio (2024)
State
Average Student: Teacher Ratio
Schools with Lowest Student: Teacher Ratio
Rank: #1-41-4.
11:1
Rank: #1-41-4.
11:1
Rank: #1-41-4.
11:1
Rank: #1-41-4.
11:1
Rank: #5-125-12.
12:1
Rank: #5-125-12.
12:1
Rank: #5-125-12.
12:1
Rank: #5-125-12.
12:1
Rank: #5-125-12.
12:1
Rank: #5-125-12.
12:1
Rank: #5-125-12.
12:1
Rank: #5-125-12.
12:1
Rank: #13-1813-18.
13:1
Rank: #13-1813-18.
13:1
Rank: #13-1813-18.
13:1
Rank: #13-1813-18.
13:1
Rank: #13-1813-18.
13:1
Rank: #13-1813-18.
13:1
Rank: #19-3019-30.
14:1
Rank: #19-3019-30.
14:1
Rank: #19-3019-30.
14:1
Rank: #19-3019-30.
14:1
Rank: #19-3019-30.
14:1
Rank: #19-3019-30.
14:1
Rank: #19-3019-30.
14:1
Rank: #19-3019-30.
14:1
Rank: #19-3019-30.
14:1
Rank: #19-3019-30.
14:1
Rank: #19-3019-30.
14:1
Rank: #19-3019-30.
14:1
Rank: #31-3831-38.
15:1
Rank: #31-3831-38.
15:1
Rank: #31-3831-38.
15:1
Rank: #31-3831-38.
15:1
Rank: #31-3831-38.
15:1
Rank: #31-3831-38.
15:1
Rank: #31-3831-38.
15:1
Rank: #31-3831-38.
15:1
Rank: #39-4139-41.
16:1
Rank: #39-4139-41.
16:1
Rank: #39-4139-41.
16:1
Rank: #42-4542-45.
17:1
Rank: #42-4542-45.
17:1
Rank: #42-4542-45.
17:1
Rank: #42-4542-45.
17:1
Rank: #46-5146-51.
18:1
Rank: #46-5146-51.
18:1
Rank: #46-5146-51.
18:1
Rank: #46-5146-51.
18:1
Rank: #46-5146-51.
18:1
Rank: #46-5146-51.
18:1
Rank: #52-5352-53.
19:1
Rank: #52-5352-53.
19:1
Rank: #5454.
22:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the national average public school student:teacher ratio?
The national average public school student:teacher ratio is 15:1 for 2024.
What are public schools with the highest student:teacher ratio in the United States?
The public schools with the highest student:teacher ratio in the United States include Blue Ridge, Compass Classical Charter School (H) and Blind Region 2.
What is the state with the highest student:teacher ratio?
The state with the highest student:teacher ratio is Utah.
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