Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at T. Carl Buice School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1999 |
131 |
4.2 |
31.2 |
37.4 |
2000 |
138 |
8.0 |
17.3 |
49.3 |
2001 |
190 |
18.8 |
10.1 |
45.8 |
2002 |
119 |
14.5 |
8.2 |
12.6 |
2003 |
119 |
14.5 |
8.2 |
12.6 |
2004 |
118 |
24.0 |
4.9 |
18.6 |
2005 |
84 |
19.3 |
4.4 |
8.8 |
2006 |
84 |
17.2 |
4.9 |
12 |
2007 |
130 |
14.6 |
8.9 |
10 |
2008 |
172 |
19.0 |
9.1 |
17.6 |
2009 |
157 |
28.0 |
5.6 |
17.7 |
2010 |
167 |
32.0 |
5.2 |
17.4 |
2011 |
82 |
46.0 |
1.7 |
35.4 |
2012 |
59 |
45.5 |
1.2 |
32.2 |
2013 |
50 |
13.5 |
3.7 |
38 |
2014 |
55 |
37.1 |
1.4 |
40 |
2015 |
53 |
14.0 |
3.7 |
47.2 |
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.