It is important to keep in mind that student/teacher ratio does not translate in the same way in the online classroom that it does in the brick and mortar classroom. Because the engaging content in the learning management system guides students through their work, the teacher has more time to work individually with students as they have questions or need assistance. Even in this different model, however, the student/teacher ratio will be similar to that in a traditional classroom. Teachers will be working with approximately 25 students per course in the elementary grades and with approximately 35 students per course in the middle school grades.