Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Robert C Arthur Elementary School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1989 |
653 |
30.0 |
21.7 |
n/a |
1990 |
346 |
17.0 |
20.3 |
0 |
1991 |
354 |
19.0 |
18.6 |
n/a |
1992 |
327 |
19.0 |
17.2 |
n/a |
1993 |
354 |
21.0 |
16.9 |
n/a |
1994 |
359 |
19.0 |
18.9 |
n/a |
1995 |
336 |
19.4 |
17.3 |
n/a |
1996 |
336 |
19.4 |
17.3 |
n/a |
1997 |
301 |
17.4 |
17.3 |
30.6 |
1998 |
312 |
18.9 |
16.5 |
28.5 |
1999 |
348 |
19.0 |
18.3 |
48.9 |
2000 |
391 |
23.0 |
17.0 |
50.1 |
2001 |
387 |
22.0 |
17.6 |
57.1 |
2002 |
346 |
21.0 |
16.5 |
62.7 |
2003 |
346 |
21.0 |
16.5 |
62.7 |
2004 |
373 |
22.5 |
16.6 |
61.9 |
2005 |
321 |
22.0 |
14.6 |
65.7 |
2006 |
304 |
19.0 |
16.0 |
75.7 |
2007 |
310 |
23.0 |
13.5 |
75.8 |
2008 |
290 |
21.0 |
13.8 |
76.6 |
2009 |
283 |
18.0 |
15.5 |
84.1 |
2010 |
449 |
25.5 |
17.6 |
84.6 |
2011 |
429 |
27.0 |
15.8 |
54.5 |
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.