Pillar: Education & Training
In Kalimpong, 79.6% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 13.4:1, better than the typical district. 14.4% of schools run on a single teacher, behind the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 78% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Kalimpong, which ranks 7 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.3 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 100%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Kalimpong are in the Kalimpong district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kalimpong youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.