Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Howe Elementary School
| Year | # Students | Fulltime Teachers | Student/Teacher ratio | % Free/Disc Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 179 | 11.0 | 16.2 | n/a |
| 1989 | 180 | 13.0 | 13.8 | n/a |
| 1990 | 201 | 12.5 | 16.0 | n/a |
| 1991 | 194 | 11.3 | 17.1 | n/a |
| 1992 | 176 | 11.6 | 15.1 | 62.5 |
| 1993 | 162 | 12.2 | 13.3 | 71.0 |
| 1994 | 184 | 12.6 | 14.6 | 48.4 |
| 1995 | 192 | 12.5 | 15.4 | 68.8 |
| 1996 | 192 | 12.5 | 15.4 | 68.8 |
| 1997 | 197 | 11.9 | 16.6 | 48.2 |
| 1998 | 208 | 12.4 | 16.8 | 45.7 |
| 1999 | 229 | 14.3 | 16.0 | 77.3 |
| 2000 | 240 | 15.0 | 16.0 | 72.9 |
| 2001 | 243 | 15.9 | 15.3 | 98.8 |
| 2002 | 268 | 18.7 | 14.3 | 81.7 |
| 2003 | 268 | 18.7 | 14.3 | 81.7 |
| 2004 | 267 | 16.8 | 15.9 | 83.9 |
| 2005 | 296 | 20.7 | 14.3 | 75.3 |
| 2006 | 332 | 22.0 | 15.1 | 78.3 |
| 2007 | 303 | 21.7 | 14.0 | 76.2 |
| 2008 | 308 | 22.8 | 13.5 | 77.3 |
| 2009 | 321 | 23.5 | 13.7 | 68.8 |
| 2010 | 358 | 21.4 | 16.7 | 75.7 |
| 2011 | 370 | 21.7 | 17.0 | 83.8 |
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