Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Monroe K-8
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1988 |
544 |
22.6 |
24.0 |
n/a |
1989 |
559 |
23.6 |
23.6 |
n/a |
1990 |
458 |
20.5 |
22.3 |
n/a |
1991 |
573 |
23.0 |
24.9 |
n/a |
1992 |
608 |
23.4 |
25.9 |
55.8 |
1993 |
592 |
25.6 |
23.1 |
55.1 |
1994 |
628 |
26.4 |
23.8 |
79.8 |
1995 |
654 |
30.5 |
21.4 |
62.5 |
1996 |
654 |
30.5 |
21.4 |
62.5 |
1997 |
625 |
32.0 |
19.5 |
73.3 |
1998 |
627 |
30.0 |
20.9 |
64.9 |
1999 |
635 |
30.0 |
21.2 |
63.3 |
2000 |
645 |
35.0 |
18.4 |
68.8 |
2001 |
778 |
41.0 |
19.0 |
65.4 |
2002 |
994 |
46.8 |
21.2 |
64.4 |
2003 |
994 |
46.8 |
21.2 |
64.4 |
2004 |
970 |
46.6 |
20.8 |
65 |
2005 |
968 |
46.8 |
20.7 |
61.1 |
2006 |
919 |
44.6 |
20.6 |
57.2 |
2007 |
919 |
45.3 |
20.3 |
56.8 |
2008 |
893 |
50.6 |
17.6 |
57.7 |
2009 |
916 |
40.8 |
18.8 |
58 |
2010 |
915 |
45.0 |
20.3 |
60.3 |
2011 |
824 |
n/a |
n/a |
61.3 |
2012 |
824 |
34.9 |
23.6 |
n/a |
2013 |
680 |
27.6 |
24.6 |
53.5 |
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.