Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Myrtle Beach Primary
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1988 |
676 |
41.4 |
16.3 |
n/a |
1989 |
676 |
39.6 |
17.0 |
n/a |
1990 |
644 |
38.0 |
16.9 |
n/a |
1991 |
687 |
38.6 |
17.7 |
51.4 |
1992 |
715 |
41.4 |
17.2 |
58.3 |
1993 |
732 |
41.0 |
17.9 |
53.6 |
1994 |
700 |
39.0 |
17.9 |
58.6 |
1995 |
665 |
44.0 |
15.1 |
61.4 |
1996 |
665 |
44.0 |
15.1 |
61.4 |
1997 |
728 |
48.0 |
15.2 |
62.1 |
1998 |
736 |
49.5 |
14.9 |
60.7 |
1999 |
770 |
50.5 |
15.2 |
60.6 |
2000 |
848 |
54.5 |
15.6 |
62.3 |
2001 |
894 |
56.6 |
15.8 |
60.7 |
2002 |
927 |
56.6 |
16.4 |
64.2 |
2003 |
927 |
56.6 |
16.4 |
64.2 |
2004 |
715 |
42.0 |
17.0 |
62.9 |
2005 |
767 |
47.5 |
16.1 |
64.6 |
2006 |
822 |
50.0 |
16.4 |
61.7 |
2007 |
832 |
88.6 |
9.4 |
57.9 |
2008 |
823 |
48.5 |
17.0 |
60.4 |
2009 |
777 |
49.0 |
15.9 |
65.8 |
2010 |
796 |
44.5 |
17.8 |
72.6 |
2011 |
843 |
47.0 |
17.9 |
69.5 |
2012 |
863 |
46.5 |
18.5 |
74 |
2013 |
874 |
49.0 |
17.8 |
73.8 |
2014 |
897 |
50.0 |
17.9 |
68.5 |
Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.
About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.