Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fern Creek Elementary
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1988 |
610 |
35.0 |
17.4 |
57 |
1989 |
574 |
37.0 |
15.5 |
58.5 |
1990 |
674 |
39.0 |
17.2 |
60.2 |
1991 |
632 |
40.0 |
15.8 |
63 |
1992 |
619 |
38.0 |
16.2 |
1.5 |
1993 |
647 |
38.0 |
17.0 |
7.4 |
1994 |
600 |
39.0 |
15.4 |
4 |
1995 |
570 |
36.0 |
15.8 |
64.7 |
1996 |
570 |
36.0 |
15.8 |
64.7 |
1997 |
528 |
34.0 |
15.5 |
67.6 |
1998 |
544 |
35.0 |
15.5 |
59.7 |
1999 |
480 |
37.0 |
13.0 |
71.3 |
2000 |
465 |
32.0 |
14.5 |
71.8 |
2001 |
397 |
30.0 |
13.2 |
76.3 |
2002 |
394 |
31.0 |
12.7 |
84 |
2003 |
394 |
31.0 |
12.7 |
84 |
2004 |
409 |
30.0 |
13.6 |
86.3 |
2005 |
395 |
29.0 |
13.6 |
89.6 |
2006 |
431 |
28.0 |
15.4 |
79.4 |
2007 |
424 |
34.0 |
12.5 |
82.5 |
2008 |
414 |
34.0 |
12.2 |
77.2 |
2009 |
366 |
31.7 |
11.8 |
85.6 |
2010 |
321 |
28.0 |
11.4 |
84.3 |
2011 |
306 |
27.0 |
11.3 |
78.8 |
2012 |
335 |
26.0 |
12.8 |
76.1 |
2013 |
362 |
25.0 |
14.4 |
95.6 |
2014 |
353 |
27.0 |
13.0 |
99.2 |
2015 |
326 |
27.0 |
12.0 |
99.1 |
2016 |
286 |
23.0 |
12.4 |
99 |
2017 |
264 |
23.0 |
11.4 |
81.8 |
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.