ENROLLMENT PATTERN AND CLASSROOM SITUATION IN EDO STATE PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS

Abstract

This study analysed the enrollment pattern and classroom situation in Edo State public primary schools from 2016-2020. To achieve this, four research questions were raised and answered. The simple descriptive survey research design was used. Two instruments, a checklist and a questionnaire were used to collect data for the study. The data collected were analysed, using frequency count, percentage and mean. The analysis revealed that: pupils’ enrollment in the schools was high and on the increase yearly; enrollment for gender was higher for male than for female; highest in grade level 1 and lowest in grade level 6. It was also found that the classroom situation was not conducive enough. Based on the findings, it was recommended that Edo State government should maintain the high enrollment level by ensuring that the UBE and Edo-BEST schemes are sustained, more classrooms be built and more furniture provided in all the schools.