Continuous Fluctuating of Enrolment for 3 Consecutive Years in Durungao Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The net enrolment rate (NER) is one of the most significant education indicators. Filipino parents signify education as one of the most important gifts they can impart to their children. They believe that having a better education gives opportunities that would ensure a good future and eventually lift them out of poverty. In this study, there was a fluctuating enrolment from 2013 to 2016. The researchers did some interventions needed to increase the enrolment but unfortunately, it failed due to some circumstances.

METHODS

A descriptive method design was used. We conducted focus groups with parents, students, teachers, and principals. The questionnaire was distributed to all the respondents, collected and tabulate including the analysis of data relevant to continuous fluctuating of enrolment in Durungao Elementary School through quantitative analysis.

RESULTS

After analyzing the results of the respondent's responses in the given questionnaire, the main problem of continuous fluctuating of enrolment was found out. 1.) Change of residence, 2.) financial status, 3.) Low birthrate and population and 4.) High school transition.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate the need for increasing the enrolment for the coming years to raise the number of performing pupils in this school and to evade the possibility of having a multi-grade class.