Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Spencer Elementary
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 2000 |
381 |
24.0 |
15.9 |
78.7 |
| 2001 |
405 |
27.0 |
15.0 |
99.3 |
| 2002 |
327 |
24.0 |
13.6 |
99.1 |
| 2003 |
327 |
24.0 |
13.6 |
99.1 |
| 2004 |
331 |
29.3 |
11.3 |
97.6 |
| 2005 |
307 |
25.4 |
12.1 |
97.7 |
| 2006 |
320 |
22.0 |
14.5 |
99.1 |
| 2007 |
309 |
21.0 |
14.7 |
99 |
| 2008 |
297 |
20.2 |
14.7 |
93.9 |
| 2009 |
235 |
19.9 |
11.7 |
91.9 |
| 2010 |
305 |
18.2 |
16.7 |
92.8 |
| 2011 |
287 |
20.2 |
14.1 |
87.5 |
| 2012 |
316 |
16.2 |
19.4 |
89.2 |
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.
