Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ron Brown Middle School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1988 |
378 |
31.0 |
12.1 |
n/a |
1989 |
329 |
37.0 |
8.8 |
48.6 |
1990 |
393 |
30.0 |
13.1 |
45.3 |
1991 |
349 |
25.0 |
13.9 |
50.7 |
1992 |
407 |
28.0 |
14.5 |
67.3 |
1993 |
399 |
24.0 |
16.6 |
74.2 |
1994 |
561 |
36.0 |
15.6 |
69.5 |
1995 |
603 |
39.0 |
15.5 |
82.9 |
1996 |
603 |
39.0 |
15.5 |
82.9 |
1997 |
662 |
39.0 |
17.0 |
66.2 |
1998 |
611 |
n/a |
0.0 |
n/a |
1999 |
553 |
41.0 |
13.5 |
n/a |
2000 |
471 |
37.0 |
12.7 |
62.2 |
2001 |
372 |
36.0 |
10.3 |
82.5 |
2002 |
496 |
n/a |
n/a |
77.2 |
2003 |
496 |
n/a |
n/a |
77.2 |
2004 |
419 |
29.0 |
14.4 |
74.7 |
2005 |
331 |
29.0 |
11.4 |
85.8 |
2006 |
227 |
19.0 |
11.9 |
80.2 |
2007 |
292 |
27.0 |
10.8 |
83.2 |
2008 |
300 |
17.0 |
17.6 |
72.3 |
2009 |
329 |
37.6 |
8.7 |
87.5 |
2010 |
231 |
26.0 |
8.8 |
83.5 |
2011 |
196 |
38.0 |
5.1 |
98.5 |
2012 |
236 |
24.0 |
9.8 |
69.5 |
2013 |
204 |
20.0 |
10.2 |
76 |
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.