The educational sector in Struga is currently reporting a significant and concerning decline in student enrollment. Official data indicates that over a period exceeding two decades, the total number of students has decreased by approximately 3,000 individuals. This demographic shift is evident across the region, with rural settlements in Struga, once populated with children, now showing markedly lower occupancy rates.
The trend of reduced enrollment is not isolated to the first grade; the number of pupils across higher grades also shows a consistent annual decline. Compounding this trend is a notable staffing anomaly: while the student population shrinks, the number of teachers and other newly employed educational staff members continues to rise. Analysis of the data reveals a specific pattern.
Over twenty years, the decline in the student number totals over 3,000. Furthermore, within a five-year span, the reduction in the student body is estimated at around 500 children. This contrast—a decreasing number of students juxtaposed against an increasing number of employees—represents a significant operational challenge for the educational system in Struga.
Experts have pointed to this divergence as a key area for further study, noting the need to understand the underlying factors driving the growth in personnel despite the declining overall number of enrolled students.
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