how many were in the first tier ?
CREATE TABLE table_204_589 (
    id number,
    "season" text,
    "tier" number,
    "division" text,
    "pos." text,
    "notes" text
)
SELECT COUNT(*) FROM table_204_589 WHERE "tier" = 1
Below are sql tables schemas paired with instruction that describes a task. Using valid SQLite, write a response that appropriately completes the request for the provided tables. ### Instruction: how many were in the first tier ? ### Input: CREATE TABLE table_204_589 (
    id number,
    "season" text,
    "tier" number,
    "division" text,
    "pos." text,
    "notes" text
) ### Response: SELECT COUNT(*) FROM table_204_589 WHERE "tier" = 1