The data supports educational planning, resource allocation, and policy development while identifying patterns in educational access across the Philippines' capital region."
School Enrollment Dashboard 2024-2025
School Enrollment Dashboard 2024-2025
Based on LIS data as of January 30, 2025
Enrollment by Grade Level
Senior High School Enrollment by Track
Gender Distribution by SHS Track
Schools by Sector and Type
School Sectors
Public: 828 (32.6%)
Private: 1,706 (67.1%)
SUCs/LUCs: 7 (0.3%)
School Types
No Annexes: 2,408 (94.8%)
Mother Schools: 98 (3.9%)
Annexes: 32 (1.3%)
Key Findings
School Distribution Analysis
Total of 2,541 schools in the dataset across the National Capital Region (NCR)
Sector breakdown: 828 public schools (32.6%), 1,706 private schools (67.1%), and 7 SUCs/LUCs (0.3%)
School classification: 2,408 standalone schools (94.8%), 98 mother schools (3.9%), 32 annex or extension schools (1.3%), and 3 mobile schools/centers (0.1%)
Private schools outnumber public schools by a ratio of approximately 2:1, indicating strong private sector presence in education
The minimal number of mobile schools suggests a well-established physical school infrastructure in the region
Enrollment Patterns by Grade Level
Kindergarten: 183,120 students (94,015 male, 89,105 female)
Peak enrollment: Grade 3 with 221,529 students (114,250 male, 107,279 female)
Elementary level: Total of 1,458,318 students across Grades 1-6 with male students (753,665) slightly outnumbering female students (704,653)
Junior High School: 823,464 students across Grades 7-10 with relatively even gender distribution
Enrollment decline pattern: Notable drop in enrollment between Grade 7 (216,922) and Grade 8 (188,953), suggesting potential issues with retention
Senior High School Track Analysis
Most popular tracks: STEM (66,381 students) and TVL (57,861 students) constitute 51.4% of all SHS enrollments
Most gender-imbalanced: PBM with 95.1% male students
Least popular tracks: Sports (796 students) and PBM (182 students) together represent only 0.4% of total SHS enrollment
Grade 11 enrollment: 429,602 students across all tracks
Grade 12 enrollment: 415,631 students across all tracks
Retention rate: Approximately 96.7% student retention from Grade 11 to Grade 12
Academic vs. Vocational: Academic tracks (STEM, ABM, HUMSS, GAS) account for 74.3% of SHS enrollment, while vocational/specialized tracks (TVL, Sports, Arts, etc.) account for 25.7%
Total SHS enrollment: 481,689 students (238,746 male, 242,943 female), with females slightly outnumbering males by 1.8%
Overall System Statistics
Total K-12 enrollment: 2,763,471 students (1,409,576 male, 1,353,895 female)
Gender ratio: 51% male to 49% female across all grade levels
Distribution by educational level: Elementary (52.8%), Junior High School (29.8%), Senior High School (17.4%)
Average students per school: Approximately 1,087 students per school across all levels
Data coverage: Based on LIS (Learner Information System) data as of January 30, 2025, providing a comprehensive view of the current school year enrollment
Analytical Insights and Recommendations
Enrollment Patterns and Implications
Grade-level transitions: The data shows enrollment peaks at Grade 3 (221,529) followed by declining numbers through elementary school, with another drop between Grades 10 and 11, suggesting critical intervention points to address potential dropout issues
Gender equity: While overall gender distribution is relatively balanced (51% male, 49% female), significant disparities exist in Senior High School tracks, indicating potential barriers to gender-neutral educational choices
Track popularity: The dominance of STEM and TVL tracks (51.4% combined) suggests strong student interest in technical and science-related fields, aligning with current workforce demands
Private sector dominance: With 67.1% of schools being private institutions, there may be implications for education access and affordability in the NCR region
Strategic Considerations
Resource allocation: The high proportion of elementary students (52.8% of total) indicates a need for continued strong investment in basic education facilities and personnel
Specialized programs: Low enrollment in Sports and Arts tracks (combined 4,107 students, or 0.8% of SHS) suggests potential for program consolidation or enhancement to increase appeal
Gender balance initiatives: Develop interventions to address gender imbalances in certain tracks (e.g., encourage more females in TVL programs, more males in HUMSS)
Retention strategies: While SHS shows strong Grade 11-12 retention (96.7%), targeted programs may be needed to address the more significant enrollment drops observed between elementary and JHS levels
Data Limitations and Future Analysis Needs
Geographic distribution: Further analysis of enrollment patterns within different districts of NCR would provide more granular insights
Historical comparison: Year-over-year enrollment data would help identify trends and the impact of educational policies over time
Socioeconomic factors: Correlation of enrollment data with socioeconomic indicators could reveal accessibility patterns and equity concerns
Academic performance: Linking enrollment statistics with achievement data would provide a more comprehensive view of educational system effectiveness
Post-graduation outcomes: Tracking SHS graduates' higher education and employment outcomes would help evaluate track effectiveness and alignment with societal needs