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While the majority of classes in Madison public schools are within target class size ranges this fall, classes for early elementary school grades are smaller on average and more elementary classrooms are falling below the district’s minimum goal.
In 2017, the School Board created a class size policy outlining the ideal number of students for specific grade levels and class subjects. The policy’s minimum class size across all grades is 15 students. The highest maximum class size is 40 students for middle and high school classes in non-core subjects, such as arts and music…