Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School
| Year | # Students | Fulltime Teachers | Student/Teacher ratio | % Free/Disc Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 544 | 31.0 | 17.5 | 54.6 |
| 1989 | 550 | 28.0 | 19.6 | 49.6 |
| 1990 | 526 | 26.0 | 20.2 | 48.5 |
| 1991 | 547 | 27.0 | 20.2 | 39.9 |
| 1992 | 583 | 31.0 | 18.8 | 42.4 |
| 1993 | 573 | 30.0 | 19.1 | 41.2 |
| 1994 | 574 | 33.0 | 17.4 | 32.4 |
| 1995 | 550 | 28.0 | 19.6 | 26.4 |
| 1996 | 550 | 28.0 | 19.6 | 26.4 |
| 1997 | 597 | 30.0 | 19.9 | 60.4 |
| 1998 | 578 | 31.0 | 18.6 | 52.1 |
| 1999 | 569 | 31.0 | 18.4 | 59.8 |
| 2000 | 590 | 28.5 | 20.7 | 66.9 |
| 2001 | 572 | 30.5 | 18.8 | 75.0 |
| 2002 | 522 | 31.0 | 16.8 | 78.7 |
| 2003 | 522 | 31.0 | 16.8 | 78.7 |
| 2004 | 561 | 32.0 | 17.5 | 80.0 |
| 2005 | 530 | 33.0 | 16.1 | 77.9 |
| 2006 | 562 | 35.0 | 16.1 | 72.4 |
| 2007 | 471 | 32.0 | 14.7 | 79.2 |
| 2008 | 493 | 32.0 | 15.4 | 64.3 |
| 2009 | 519 | 32.0 | 16.2 | 78.8 |
| 2010 | 493 | 32.0 | 15.4 | 79.1 |
| 2011 | 502 | 31.0 | 16.1 | 81.1 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.
About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch
For information about the National School Lunch Program, see the FRAC Website