Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Lake Elementary School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1988 |
661 |
37.0 |
17.8 |
46.6 |
1989 |
632 |
38.0 |
16.6 |
47.3 |
1990 |
680 |
39.0 |
17.4 |
46 |
1991 |
735 |
40.0 |
18.3 |
38.5 |
1992 |
739 |
38.0 |
19.4 |
33.7 |
1993 |
783 |
43.0 |
18.2 |
43.2 |
1994 |
773 |
41.0 |
18.9 |
47 |
1995 |
721 |
44.0 |
16.4 |
56 |
1996 |
721 |
44.0 |
16.4 |
56 |
1997 |
720 |
43.0 |
16.7 |
58.3 |
1998 |
670 |
45.0 |
14.9 |
63.7 |
1999 |
659 |
41.0 |
16.1 |
75.9 |
2000 |
593 |
41.0 |
14.5 |
7.4 |
2001 |
543 |
37.0 |
14.7 |
77.2 |
2002 |
445 |
34.0 |
13.1 |
77.3 |
2003 |
445 |
34.0 |
13.1 |
77.3 |
2004 |
467 |
36.0 |
13.0 |
82 |
2005 |
452 |
38.0 |
11.9 |
92.9 |
2006 |
470 |
40.0 |
11.8 |
71.5 |
2007 |
469 |
39.0 |
12.0 |
77.7 |
2008 |
454 |
36.0 |
12.6 |
75.3 |
2009 |
472 |
36.9 |
13.9 |
82.3 |
2010 |
406 |
30.0 |
13.5 |
84.3 |
2011 |
388 |
32.0 |
12.1 |
79.6 |
2012 |
400 |
32.0 |
12.5 |
79.5 |
2013 |
507 |
37.0 |
13.7 |
87.4 |
Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.
About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.