Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Public schools are different from private schools, in terms of their funding and administration. Public schools receive most of their funds from the state or federal government; whereas private schools rely on private sources, such as donations and organizations for their funding. Though, most public schools are administered by local governments; the overall funding is contributed by the local, state and federal governments. Private schools are under the control of a private body or a charitable trust.
Education Problems in Public Schools
The first and foremost educational problem of public schools is the larger school size and student population. On an average, most public schools are twice the size of private schools. According to a study, public schools have an average of 60-70 students per teacher, whereas private schools have an average of 30-40 students per teacher. This may be due to free education offered in public schools. Whatever may be the reason, students of public schools receive less individual attention, as compared to private school students.
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