ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSES. (Hansard, 24 February 1922)

HC Deb 24 February 1922 vol 150 c2244W 2244W

§ Viscountess ASTOR
asked the President of the Board of Education how many classes there are in public elementary schools in England and Wales containing 40 or more scholars; how many classes there are containing 50 or more scholars; and how many containing 60 or more scholars?

§ Mr. FISHER
The total number of classes in public elementary schools in England and Wales for the year ended the 31st March, 1920, was 150,559. Of these—

39,039 contained 40–49 pupils.

31,204 contained 50–59 pupils

6,970 contained 60 or more pupils.

Total 77,213

	39,039	contained 40–49 pupils.
	31,204	contained 50–59 pupils
	6,970	contained 60 or more pupils.
Total	77,213