Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tucker Elementary
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 1998 |
311 |
14.0 |
22.2 |
94.9 |
| 1999 |
445 |
23.0 |
19.3 |
94.6 |
| 2000 |
607 |
34.0 |
17.9 |
94.4 |
| 2001 |
587 |
38.7 |
15.2 |
94.4 |
| 2002 |
575 |
38.9 |
14.8 |
94.9 |
| 2003 |
575 |
38.9 |
14.8 |
94.9 |
| 2004 |
527 |
34.5 |
15.3 |
94.5 |
| 2005 |
492 |
30.9 |
15.9 |
94.5 |
| 2006 |
373 |
25.4 |
14.7 |
89.8 |
| 2007 |
373 |
26.1 |
14.3 |
99.7 |
| 2008 |
411 |
36.7 |
11.2 |
94.2 |
| 2009 |
1 |
0.0 |
n/a |
0 |
| 2010 |
0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
n/a |
| 2011 |
0 |
n/a |
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.
