Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence pupil-teacher ratio on KCPE
performance in Kitise Division, Makueni County. The study used descriptive survey design. The target
population comprised of 24 head teachers and 172 teachers. The sample for the study was 24 head teachers and
119 teachers. This study used questionnaires to collect data while descriptive statistics were used to analyze
data. Findings revealed that high pupil-teacher ratio in the schools affected KCPE performance. Based on the
findings of the study it is recommended that the government should employ more teachers to counteract the high
number of pupils in schools so that performance can be improved. It is also recommended that the government
should build more primary schools to decongest existing ones in Makueni County.