Student ‐to‐School Counselor Ratios: A Meta‐Analytic Review of the Evidence

This study investigates the relationship between counselor ratios and a variety of student-level outcomes through a systematic review and meta-analysis. Using an inclusive search approach and a random-effects model, we find that increased ratios (more students per counselor) lead to a small, negative effect on student-level outcomes. Significant biases in the research designs of the extant studies limit our interpretations. We discuss implications for future research and considerations for practitioners.
Source: Journal of Counseling and Development - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Research Source Type: research