Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southern Pines Primary
| Year | # Students | Fulltime Teachers | Student/Teacher ratio | % Free/Disc Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 553 | 27.0 | 20.4 | 38.2 |
| 1989 | 575 | 32.0 | 17.9 | 38.1 |
| 1990 | 570 | 37.0 | 15.4 | 42.6 |
| 1991 | 589 | 38.0 | 15.5 | 41.3 |
| 1992 | 559 | 38.0 | 14.7 | 40.4 |
| 1993 | 540 | 34.0 | 15.9 | 46.1 |
| 1994 | 539 | 33.0 | 16.3 | 47.3 |
| 1995 | 606 | 36.0 | 16.8 | 47.9 |
| 1996 | 606 | 36.0 | 16.8 | 47.9 |
| 1997 | 615 | 37.0 | 16.6 | 48.8 |
| 1998 | 611 | 45.0 | 13.6 | 52.0 |
| 1999 | 600 | 45.0 | 13.3 | 56.2 |
| 2000 | 523 | 45.0 | 11.6 | 67.5 |
| 2001 | 407 | 45.0 | 9.0 | 79.9 |
| 2002 | 363 | 38.0 | 9.6 | 66.9 |
| 2003 | 363 | 38.0 | 9.6 | 66.9 |
| 2004 | 401 | 38.0 | 10.6 | 67.3 |
| 2005 | 413 | 38.0 | 10.9 | 65.6 |
| 2006 | 401 | 38.0 | 10.6 | 50.1 |
| 2007 | 416 | n/a | n/a | 53.1 |
| 2008 | 426 | 34.9 | 12.2 | 57.8 |
| 2009 | 423 | 35.3 | 12.0 | 49.9 |
| 2010 | 472 | 34.3 | 13.7 | 52.5 |
| 2011 | 441 | 30.8 | 14.2 | 52.8 |
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