Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rachel Carson Elementary
| Year | # Students | Fulltime Teachers | Student/Teacher ratio | % Free/Disc Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 436 | 28.3 | 15.4 | 17.9 |
| 1992 | 565 | 32.6 | 17.3 | 20.4 |
| 1993 | 624 | 33.8 | 18.5 | 18.4 |
| 1994 | 676 | 34.0 | 19.9 | 21.6 |
| 1995 | 745 | 38.8 | 19.2 | 22.7 |
| 1996 | 745 | 38.8 | 19.2 | 22.7 |
| 1997 | 743 | 39.0 | 19.1 | 21.7 |
| 1998 | 658 | 36.6 | 18.0 | 20.7 |
| 1999 | 692 | 36.7 | 18.9 | 27.0 |
| 2000 | 693 | 43.1 | 16.1 | 26.0 |
| 2001 | 760 | 44.6 | 17.0 | 25.4 |
| 2002 | 659 | 46.1 | 14.3 | 15.9 |
| 2003 | 659 | 46.1 | 14.3 | 15.9 |
| 2004 | 701 | 40.1 | 17.5 | 14.6 |
| 2005 | 700 | 47.0 | 14.9 | 13.9 |
| 2006 | 726 | 47.0 | 15.4 | 12.5 |
| 2007 | 765 | 49.4 | 15.5 | 13.5 |
| 2008 | 806 | 52.2 | 15.4 | 11.5 |
| 2009 | 838 | 51.1 | 16.4 | 12.2 |
| 2010 | 889 | 54.2 | 16.4 | 14.2 |
| 2011 | 872 | 49.1 | 17.7 | 16.1 |
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