Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bethune Elementary School
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 1988 |
53 |
4.6 |
11.5 |
n/a |
| 1989 |
54 |
4.7 |
11.4 |
42.6 |
| 1990 |
56 |
4.6 |
12.1 |
35.7 |
| 1991 |
51 |
4.6 |
11.0 |
25.5 |
| 1992 |
57 |
4.6 |
12.3 |
17.5 |
| 1993 |
62 |
4.6 |
13.5 |
37.1 |
| 1994 |
63 |
4.6 |
13.7 |
39.7 |
| 1995 |
88 |
8.0 |
11.0 |
35.2 |
| 1996 |
88 |
8.0 |
11.0 |
35.2 |
| 1997 |
92 |
8.0 |
11.5 |
32.6 |
| 1998 |
87 |
9.0 |
9.7 |
42.5 |
| 1999 |
88 |
10.2 |
8.6 |
38.6 |
| 2000 |
96 |
8.9 |
10.8 |
49 |
| 2001 |
88 |
9.2 |
9.6 |
62.5 |
| 2002 |
60 |
8.0 |
7.5 |
41.7 |
| 2003 |
60 |
8.0 |
7.5 |
41.7 |
| 2004 |
49 |
6.7 |
7.3 |
49 |
| 2005 |
52 |
5.4 |
9.6 |
55.8 |
| 2006 |
55 |
6.5 |
8.5 |
69.1 |
| 2007 |
60 |
6.2 |
9.7 |
66.7 |
| 2008 |
65 |
6.6 |
9.8 |
63.1 |
| 2009 |
67 |
7.0 |
9.6 |
67.2 |
| 2010 |
64 |
7.3 |
8.7 |
73.4 |
| 2011 |
74 |
8.1 |
9.0 |
71.6 |
| 2012 |
67 |
9.6 |
6.9 |
68.7 |
| 2013 |
79 |
8.8 |
8.9 |
78.5 |
| 2014 |
71 |
8.6 |
8.2 |
74.6 |
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.
