Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Blandy Hills Elementary School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1995 |
692 |
38.0 |
18.2 |
44.9 |
1996 |
692 |
38.0 |
18.2 |
44.9 |
1997 |
714 |
40.5 |
17.6 |
56.7 |
1998 |
737 |
47.3 |
15.6 |
51.7 |
1999 |
767 |
49.5 |
15.5 |
51.5 |
2000 |
767 |
52.0 |
14.8 |
55.9 |
2001 |
718 |
49.0 |
14.7 |
53.8 |
2002 |
685 |
47.0 |
14.6 |
52.3 |
2003 |
685 |
47.0 |
14.6 |
52.3 |
2004 |
652 |
44.0 |
14.8 |
63.2 |
2005 |
604 |
49.0 |
12.3 |
63.7 |
2006 |
628 |
50.0 |
12.6 |
65.1 |
2007 |
651 |
52.0 |
12.5 |
60.9 |
2008 |
710 |
50.0 |
14.2 |
64.5 |
2009 |
759 |
50.0 |
15.2 |
67.1 |
2010 |
766 |
49.0 |
15.6 |
67.9 |
2011 |
796 |
47.0 |
16.9 |
68.1 |
2012 |
774 |
47.0 |
16.4 |
73 |
2013 |
790 |
48.0 |
16.4 |
75.2 |
2014 |
765 |
43.5 |
17.5 |
83.7 |
2015 |
778 |
42.0 |
18.5 |
89.7 |
2016 |
744 |
44.0 |
16.9 |
83.6 |
2017 |
675 |
39.5 |
17.0 |
83.7 |
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.