Study on influencing factors of education completion rate: research on the relationship between school construction and different levels of education based on linear regression
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Study on influencing factors of education completion rate: research on the relationship between school construction and different levels of education based on linear regression

Chenbing Zhou 1*
1 Department of Economics, University of Colorado Denver, Denver, USA
*Corresponding author: chenbing0402@outlook.com
Published on 15 July 2025
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JEEPS Vol.3 Issue 3
ISSN (Print): 3049-7256
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Abstract

As global focus on educational investment grows, the link between school infrastructure and education quality remains underexplored. While prior studies emphasize tuition fees and exam systems, the role of physical infrastructure investment lacks empirical evidence. This paper examines how government education spending, compulsory education duration, teacher qualifications, and enrollment rates interact across educational levels, offering policymakers insights to optimize investments and advance sustainable education goals.Using UNESCO and World Bank data (1970–2023), we analyze national education expenditure, compulsory education years, enrollment rates, and income levels via linear regression. Key variables include education expenditure as a percentage of GDP, compulsory education duration, income, qualified teacher ratios, and school internet access. Findings reveal that higher government education spending strongly correlates with increased primary/secondary enrollment, especially in low-income countries. Extending compulsory education boosts enrollment in low- and middle-income nations. Teacher qualifications significantly drive higher education participation, while internet access effects vary regionally.Investments in teacher training and school infrastructure are pivotal for improving enrollment. Policymakers should prioritize optimizing education budgets and resource allocation to enhance equity and quality.

Keywords:

education completion rate, linear regression, school construction, education levels

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Zhou,C. (2025). Study on influencing factors of education completion rate: research on the relationship between school construction and different levels of education based on linear regression. Journal of Education and Educational Policy Studies,3(3),30-40.

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References

[1]. Roser M. and Ortiz-Ospina E.(2016) - “Education Spending”, OurWorldinData, https: //ourworldindata.org/financing-education

[2]. Díaz Serrano, L., & Pérez Reynosa, J. H. (2018). Impact of Duration of Primary Education on Enrollment in Secondary Education: Panel Data Evidence from Developing Countries.

[3]. Løken, K. V. (2010). Family income and children's education: Using the Norwegian oil boom as a natural experiment. Labour Economics, 17(1), 118-129.

[4]. Stephens Jr, M., & Yang, D. Y. (2014). Compulsory education and the benefits of schooling.American Economic Review,104(6), 1777-1792

[5]. Olubunmi Kayode Ayanwoye. (2023).  Effects of Teachers’ Professional Development on Students’ Academic Achievement.Qeios.https: //doi.org/10.32388/01sp81

[6]. Benchea, L. (2021). Analysis on the relationship between internet use and students’ academic engagement.Journal of e-Learning and higher education.

[7]. UNESCO Institute for Statistics via UN SDG Indicators Database, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, https: //unstats.un.org/sdgs/dataportal/database

[8]. UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS),Education, 2024, https: //uis.unesco.org/bdds

[9]. World Bank's World Development Indicators (WDI)., https: //datacatalog.worldbank.org/search/dataset/0037712/World-Development-Indicators

Cite this article

Zhou,C. (2025). Study on influencing factors of education completion rate: research on the relationship between school construction and different levels of education based on linear regression. Journal of Education and Educational Policy Studies,3(3),30-40.

Data availability

The datasets used and/or analyzed during the current study will be available from the authors upon reasonable request.

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Journal: Journal of Education and Educational Policy Studies

Volume number: Vol.3
Issue number: Issue 3
ISSN: 3049-7248(Print) / 3049-7256(Online)

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