Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Skylark Elementary
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1998 |
318 |
16.0 |
19.9 |
82.7 |
1999 |
678 |
31.2 |
21.7 |
95 |
2000 |
697 |
31.2 |
22.3 |
96.4 |
2001 |
678 |
29.9 |
22.7 |
92.8 |
2002 |
675 |
31.4 |
21.5 |
92 |
2003 |
675 |
31.4 |
21.5 |
92 |
2004 |
612 |
28.4 |
21.5 |
92.5 |
2005 |
600 |
26.4 |
22.7 |
91 |
2006 |
588 |
28.0 |
21.0 |
92 |
2007 |
561 |
26.0 |
21.6 |
92.2 |
2008 |
541 |
26.0 |
20.8 |
19.6 |
2009 |
489 |
22.0 |
20.4 |
94.5 |
2010 |
505 |
22.1 |
22.8 |
94.1 |
2011 |
525 |
n/a |
n/a |
94.3 |
2012 |
514 |
20.0 |
25.7 |
99.4 |
2013 |
502 |
19.0 |
26.4 |
94.4 |
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.