Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at C. C. Lambert Elementary
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1997 |
616 |
25.0 |
24.6 |
78.1 |
1998 |
559 |
26.0 |
21.5 |
95 |
1999 |
579 |
29.0 |
20.0 |
86.9 |
2000 |
626 |
32.0 |
19.6 |
99.5 |
2001 |
711 |
34.0 |
20.9 |
92.3 |
2002 |
718 |
34.0 |
21.1 |
91.6 |
2003 |
718 |
34.0 |
21.1 |
91.6 |
2004 |
662 |
29.0 |
22.8 |
99.4 |
2005 |
642 |
30.0 |
21.4 |
96.3 |
2006 |
615 |
30.0 |
20.5 |
98.2 |
2007 |
549 |
28.0 |
19.6 |
91.4 |
2008 |
543 |
26.8 |
20.3 |
90.1 |
2009 |
545 |
26.0 |
19.6 |
91.2 |
2010 |
592 |
24.0 |
24.6 |
99.5 |
2011 |
622 |
n/a |
n/a |
98.1 |
2012 |
647 |
21.0 |
30.8 |
n/a |
2013 |
627 |
21.0 |
29.8 |
99.5 |
2014 |
552 |
19.0 |
29.0 |
91.7 |
2015 |
523 |
19.0 |
27.5 |
92 |
2016 |
426 |
15.0 |
28.4 |
92.7 |
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.