In 2016, the number of schools in Indonesia reached 297,368 units. Elementary schools (SD) constituted the largest number of schools, reaching 147,000 units. However, the number of junior high schools (SMP) only reached 37,000 units, resulting in some elementary schools having more than 5 classrooms per grade level. The number of senior high schools (SMA) and vocational high schools (SMK) were relatively even, each reaching approximately 12,000 units.
According to data from the Ministry of Education and Culture, not all of these schools meet the minimum operational standards for education. Therefore, the central government, in collaboration with local governments, will revitalize existing schools, both public and private. Border regions will receive special treatment and attention through the Frontier School Program (SGD), with teachers from the Frontier Teacher Program (GGD). In 2016, 114 SGDs served as pilot programs.
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