Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pope Elementary School
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 1989 |
579 |
33.2 |
17.4 |
n/a |
| 1990 |
556 |
34.2 |
16.2 |
n/a |
| 1991 |
575 |
30.0 |
19.1 |
n/a |
| 1992 |
528 |
32.0 |
16.5 |
n/a |
| 1993 |
581 |
33.0 |
17.6 |
n/a |
| 1994 |
587 |
31.0 |
18.9 |
n/a |
| 1995 |
457 |
27.0 |
16.9 |
n/a |
| 1996 |
457 |
27.0 |
16.9 |
n/a |
| 1997 |
443 |
25.0 |
17.7 |
n/a |
| 1998 |
457 |
23.0 |
19.9 |
n/a |
| 1999 |
313 |
21.0 |
14.9 |
n/a |
| 2000 |
302 |
15.0 |
20.1 |
n/a |
| 2001 |
297 |
15.0 |
19.8 |
n/a |
| 2002 |
226 |
16.0 |
14.1 |
85.4 |
| 2003 |
226 |
16.0 |
14.1 |
85.4 |
| 2004 |
212 |
11.9 |
17.8 |
89.2 |
| 2005 |
201 |
13.5 |
14.9 |
87.1 |
| 2006 |
221 |
13.5 |
16.4 |
99.1 |
| 2007 |
175 |
11.0 |
15.9 |
98.3 |
| 2008 |
164 |
11.0 |
14.9 |
96.9 |
| 2009 |
183 |
13.0 |
14.1 |
97.3 |
| 2010 |
173 |
11.0 |
15.7 |
98.3 |
| 2011 |
172 |
10.0 |
17.2 |
98.3 |
| 2012 |
199 |
11.0 |
18.0 |
97.5 |
| 2013 |
163 |
10.9 |
14.8 |
98.2 |
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.
