Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mulick Elementary
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2004 |
386 |
26.9 |
14.3 |
87 |
2005 |
405 |
25.5 |
15.9 |
96.7 |
2006 |
335 |
22.4 |
15.0 |
110.1 |
2007 |
379 |
20.8 |
18.2 |
100.9 |
2008 |
352 |
23.1 |
15.2 |
114.9 |
2009 |
365 |
23.2 |
15.7 |
110.1 |
2010 |
384 |
21.6 |
17.7 |
105.6 |
2011 |
367 |
21.7 |
16.9 |
93.2 |
2012 |
324 |
21.7 |
14.9 |
96.9 |
2013 |
289 |
17.2 |
16.8 |
88.9 |
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.