Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ritchie Elementary School
| Year | # Students | Fulltime Teachers | Student/Teacher ratio | % Free/Disc Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 436 | 26.0 | 16.7 | n/a |
| 1990 | 439 | 25.6 | 17.1 | 35.3 |
| 1991 | 470 | 23.0 | 20.4 | 42.1 |
| 1992 | 363 | 22.2 | 16.3 | 53.7 |
| 1993 | 380 | 22.0 | 17.3 | 56.1 |
| 1994 | 374 | 23.7 | 15.8 | 58.3 |
| 1995 | 365 | 23.8 | 15.3 | 65.5 |
| 1996 | 365 | 23.8 | 15.3 | 65.5 |
| 1997 | 362 | 25.3 | 14.3 | 68.2 |
| 1998 | 355 | 23.7 | 15.0 | 90.7 |
| 1999 | 357 | 23.5 | 15.2 | 87.7 |
| 2000 | 355 | 22.9 | 15.5 | 91.8 |
| 2001 | 312 | 22.6 | 13.8 | 90.4 |
| 2002 | 262 | 18.7 | 14.0 | 81.7 |
| 2003 | 262 | 18.7 | 14.0 | 81.7 |
| 2004 | 244 | 17.5 | 13.9 | 80.3 |
| 2005 | 237 | 16.5 | 14.4 | 84.8 |
| 2006 | 227 | 17.5 | 13.0 | 84.1 |
| 2007 | 254 | 18.0 | 14.1 | 78.7 |
| 2008 | 261 | 18.0 | 14.5 | 88.5 |
| 2009 | 268 | 19.5 | 13.7 | 83.2 |
| 2010 | 280 | 20.5 | 13.6 | 86.1 |
| 2011 | 278 | 17.3 | 15.9 | 78.8 |
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