Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bethune Elementary School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1989 |
465 |
29.0 |
16.0 |
n/a |
1991 |
397 |
28.0 |
14.1 |
73.8 |
1992 |
379 |
28.0 |
13.5 |
94.2 |
1993 |
353 |
21.0 |
16.8 |
94.6 |
1994 |
361 |
25.6 |
14.1 |
87.8 |
1995 |
606 |
34.0 |
17.8 |
94.9 |
1996 |
606 |
34.0 |
17.8 |
94.9 |
1997 |
548 |
34.6 |
15.8 |
94 |
1998 |
437 |
34.1 |
12.8 |
0 |
1999 |
384 |
34.8 |
11.0 |
94.8 |
2000 |
456 |
35.2 |
13.0 |
92.3 |
2001 |
573 |
48.1 |
11.9 |
96.9 |
2002 |
583 |
43.6 |
13.4 |
91.1 |
2003 |
583 |
43.6 |
13.4 |
91.1 |
2004 |
471 |
38.0 |
12.4 |
96.2 |
2005 |
465 |
39.0 |
11.9 |
94.8 |
2006 |
448 |
37.2 |
12.0 |
97.5 |
2007 |
443 |
35.2 |
12.6 |
99.3 |
2008 |
506 |
41.0 |
12.3 |
99.4 |
2009 |
465 |
39.0 |
11.9 |
100 |
2010 |
348 |
36.0 |
9.6 |
97.7 |
2011 |
334 |
25.0 |
13.3 |
99.1 |
2012 |
339 |
24.0 |
14.1 |
96.8 |
2013 |
519 |
38.3 |
13.5 |
98.8 |
2014 |
532 |
38.0 |
14.0 |
99.4 |
2015 |
520 |
39.0 |
13.3 |
100 |
2016 |
524 |
35.0 |
14.9 |
99.4 |
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.