Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fairhope K-1 Center
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 1995 |
527 |
35.9 |
14.7 |
n/a |
| 1996 |
527 |
35.9 |
14.7 |
n/a |
| 1997 |
587 |
39.9 |
14.7 |
25.2 |
| 1998 |
549 |
44.9 |
12.2 |
28.1 |
| 1999 |
352 |
33.0 |
10.7 |
30.4 |
| 2000 |
340 |
28.0 |
12.1 |
25.7 |
| 2001 |
346 |
26.0 |
13.3 |
21.9 |
| 2002 |
411 |
29.5 |
13.9 |
24.6 |
| 2003 |
411 |
29.5 |
13.9 |
24.6 |
| 2004 |
396 |
34.5 |
11.5 |
26 |
| 2005 |
411 |
36.0 |
11.4 |
27.3 |
| 2006 |
498 |
36.0 |
13.6 |
15.7 |
| 2007 |
468 |
35.0 |
13.4 |
23 |
| 2008 |
465 |
34.3 |
13.6 |
23.9 |
| 2009 |
450 |
32.9 |
13.6 |
20.9 |
| 2010 |
484 |
33.6 |
14.3 |
24.2 |
| 2011 |
276 |
23.3 |
11.8 |
22.1 |
| 2012 |
0 |
0.0 |
n/a |
n/a |
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.
