The national average public school student:teacher ratio is approximately 15:1 (2023).
The lowest state for student:teacher ratio is Maine with 11:1.
The highest state for student:teacher ratio is California with 22:1.
The public schools with lowest student: teacher ratio in each state are listed below (where sufficient data available).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 11:1
22:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Average Public School Student:Teacher Ratio (2023)
State
Average Student: Teacher Ratio
Schools with Lowest Student: Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
13:1
18:1
22:1
17:1
12:1
12:1
14:1
17:1
15:1
15:1
15:1
14:1
18:1
16:1
14:1
16:1
18:1
12:1
14:1
11:1
17:1
16:1
14:1
15:1
13:1
15:1
12:1
14:1
11:1
12:1
15:1
20:1
12:1
17:1
16:1
19:1
14:1
12:1
13:1
15:1
14:1
15:1
15:1
17:1
14:1
13:1
12:1
17:1
14:1
14:1
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