Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Purcell Elementary School
| Year | # Students | Fulltime Teachers | Student/Teacher ratio | % Free/Disc Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 493 | 30.0 | 16.4 | n/a |
| 1989 | 528 | 33.2 | 15.9 | n/a |
| 1990 | 537 | 33.0 | 16.2 | n/a |
| 1991 | 580 | 35.0 | 16.5 | n/a |
| 1992 | 591 | 30.1 | 19.6 | 29.1 |
| 1993 | 586 | 30.9 | 19.0 | 33.4 |
| 1994 | 627 | 31.2 | 20.1 | 32.5 |
| 1995 | 622 | 35.3 | 17.6 | 42.9 |
| 1996 | 622 | 35.3 | 17.6 | 42.9 |
| 1997 | 651 | 32.5 | 20.0 | 41.3 |
| 1998 | 669 | 30.0 | 22.3 | 40.4 |
| 1999 | 571 | 30.5 | 18.7 | 43.8 |
| 2000 | 556 | 31.5 | 17.7 | 37.9 |
| 2001 | 576 | 34.1 | 16.9 | 42.5 |
| 2002 | 508 | 30.0 | 16.9 | 51.4 |
| 2003 | 508 | 30.0 | 16.9 | 51.4 |
| 2004 | 519 | 29.0 | 17.9 | 59.9 |
| 2005 | 526 | 32.4 | 16.2 | 47.7 |
| 2006 | 513 | 32.6 | 15.7 | 53.6 |
| 2007 | 510 | 34.2 | 14.9 | 50.2 |
| 2008 | 503 | 34.0 | 14.8 | 51.3 |
| 2009 | 424 | 27.0 | 15.7 | 63.4 |
| 2010 | 440 | 25.5 | 17.2 | 57.7 |
| 2011 | 445 | 23.1 | 19.2 | 60.0 |
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