Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Grand Avenue Primary Learning Center
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1988 |
547 |
32.0 |
17.0 |
39.3 |
1989 |
529 |
33.0 |
16.0 |
87 |
1990 |
556 |
32.0 |
17.3 |
79.7 |
1991 |
601 |
36.0 |
16.6 |
88.4 |
1992 |
565 |
38.0 |
14.8 |
2.8 |
1993 |
532 |
36.0 |
14.8 |
9.8 |
1994 |
501 |
37.0 |
13.5 |
3.2 |
1995 |
553 |
41.0 |
13.5 |
71.4 |
1996 |
553 |
41.0 |
13.5 |
71.4 |
1997 |
560 |
37.0 |
15.1 |
73.4 |
1998 |
545 |
41.0 |
13.3 |
76.1 |
1999 |
550 |
41.0 |
13.4 |
87.3 |
2000 |
500 |
42.0 |
11.9 |
87.4 |
2001 |
449 |
37.0 |
12.1 |
88 |
2002 |
394 |
28.0 |
14.1 |
82.7 |
2003 |
394 |
28.0 |
14.1 |
82.7 |
2004 |
374 |
28.0 |
13.4 |
84.2 |
2005 |
385 |
30.0 |
12.8 |
93.8 |
2006 |
403 |
31.0 |
13.0 |
44.7 |
2007 |
237 |
17.0 |
13.9 |
100.9 |
2008 |
241 |
20.0 |
12.1 |
100.9 |
2009 |
239 |
20.4 |
12.0 |
94.7 |
2010 |
224 |
20.0 |
11.2 |
100.9 |
2011 |
226 |
20.0 |
11.3 |
98.2 |
2012 |
249 |
22.0 |
11.3 |
98.8 |
2013 |
273 |
21.0 |
13.0 |
98.9 |
2014 |
284 |
22.0 |
12.9 |
98.9 |
2015 |
275 |
25.0 |
11.0 |
76.7 |
2016 |
227 |
21.0 |
10.8 |
91.6 |
2017 |
184 |
20.0 |
9.2 |
88 |
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.