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INSTRUCTION <br /> 2240 <br />Page 1 of 2 <br /> <br />Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 <br /> <br />CLASS SIZE <br /> <br />Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 recognizes that the student-to-teacher ratio is <br />a significant factor in student achievement. Class loads have a direct impact <br />upon the achievement of these objectives. Smaller class sizes enhance safety, <br />discipline and order in the classroom, as well as provide more time for teacher <br />interaction and intervention. At the same time, student to teacher ratios are <br />primarily dictated by formulas established in Idaho Code 33-1002. <br /> <br />1. Optimal Student to Teacher Ratio <br />a. Optimal class size shall be determined each year based on the funding formula <br />established in Idaho Code as adjusted for typical student average daily <br />attendance the preceding year. <br /> <br />General Education Students per Teacher <br />Grade Level Initial ADA Special <br />Ed <br />Flexibility Optimal <br />Ratio <br />K - 3rd 20 .93 .94 1.0 23 <br />4th - 6th 23 .93 .94 1.0 26 <br />7th - 12th 18 .90 .94 .90 24 <br />Alternative 14 .90 .94 1.0 15 <br /> <br />2. Class Sizes <br />a. Average class sizes are influenced by additional factors, including the schedule <br />and duration of teacher planning time, students participating in online and off- <br />campus classes, and student participation in independent learning and extended <br />learning opportunities. <br />b. Overload Class Sizes are determined when the average class size for a teacher <br />is more than 20% higher than the optimal class size as shown the Overload <br />column of the table below: <br />i. At the elementary level, the Superintendent/designee shall review <br />overloaded class situations and may place a paraprofessional in the <br />classroom or offer other solutions when class sizes exceed Overload class <br />size.