Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Hamilton Elementary School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1988 |
285 |
13.0 |
21.9 |
43.2 |
1989 |
305 |
15.0 |
20.3 |
45.2 |
1990 |
310 |
18.0 |
17.2 |
52.6 |
1991 |
305 |
20.0 |
15.2 |
61 |
1992 |
327 |
20.0 |
16.3 |
54.4 |
1993 |
316 |
20.0 |
15.8 |
53.8 |
1994 |
311 |
19.0 |
16.4 |
61.7 |
1995 |
309 |
20.0 |
15.5 |
55.3 |
1996 |
309 |
20.0 |
15.5 |
55.3 |
1997 |
291 |
20.0 |
14.6 |
58.1 |
1998 |
294 |
17.0 |
17.3 |
67.7 |
1999 |
273 |
13.0 |
21.0 |
80.2 |
2000 |
216 |
14.0 |
15.4 |
82.9 |
2001 |
218 |
15.0 |
14.5 |
78.4 |
2002 |
129 |
9.0 |
14.3 |
89.1 |
2003 |
129 |
9.0 |
14.3 |
89.1 |
2004 |
134 |
10.0 |
13.4 |
85.8 |
2005 |
141 |
10.0 |
14.1 |
71.6 |
2006 |
163 |
9.0 |
18.1 |
54.6 |
2007 |
175 |
7.0 |
25.0 |
67.4 |
2008 |
207 |
10.0 |
20.7 |
51.2 |
2009 |
217 |
12.0 |
18.1 |
68.4 |
2010 |
235 |
16.0 |
14.6 |
84.4 |
2011 |
220 |
15.0 |
14.6 |
85 |
2012 |
214 |
13.0 |
16.4 |
85.5 |
2013 |
177 |
10.0 |
17.7 |
85.3 |
2014 |
180 |
13.0 |
13.8 |
46.1 |
2015 |
167 |
10.0 |
16.7 |
51.5 |
2016 |
145 |
8.0 |
18.1 |
69 |
2017 |
158 |
10.0 |
15.8 |
43.7 |
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.