Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Hamilton Elementary School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1988 |
487 |
31.0 |
15.7 |
54.8 |
1989 |
481 |
30.0 |
16.0 |
55.9 |
1990 |
516 |
32.0 |
16.1 |
55.8 |
1991 |
484 |
32.0 |
15.1 |
59.5 |
1992 |
491 |
31.0 |
15.8 |
54.6 |
1993 |
534 |
32.0 |
16.7 |
62 |
1994 |
536 |
33.0 |
16.2 |
64.7 |
1995 |
465 |
28.0 |
16.6 |
64.9 |
1996 |
465 |
28.0 |
16.6 |
64.9 |
1997 |
448 |
28.0 |
16.0 |
67.4 |
1998 |
433 |
26.0 |
16.7 |
66.5 |
1999 |
405 |
24.0 |
16.9 |
78.8 |
2000 |
492 |
27.0 |
18.2 |
76.4 |
2001 |
458 |
27.0 |
17.0 |
77.9 |
2002 |
548 |
31.0 |
17.7 |
80.8 |
2003 |
548 |
31.0 |
17.7 |
80.8 |
2004 |
549 |
31.0 |
17.7 |
78.1 |
2005 |
501 |
32.0 |
15.7 |
64.3 |
2006 |
492 |
31.0 |
15.9 |
57.9 |
2007 |
546 |
31.0 |
17.6 |
75.7 |
2008 |
480 |
32.0 |
15.0 |
38.9 |
2009 |
443 |
31.0 |
14.3 |
81.4 |
2010 |
353 |
23.0 |
15.3 |
93 |
2011 |
339 |
18.0 |
18.8 |
92.3 |
2012 |
320 |
21.0 |
15.2 |
93.1 |
2013 |
347 |
24.0 |
14.4 |
90.2 |
2014 |
351 |
25.0 |
14.0 |
52.1 |
2015 |
378 |
26.0 |
14.5 |
55.6 |
2016 |
405 |
25.0 |
16.2 |
74.8 |
2017 |
388 |
26.0 |
14.9 |
59 |
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.