Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Canton Elementary
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 2009 |
842 |
63.7 |
13.2 |
71.9 |
| 2010 |
889 |
68.5 |
12.9 |
72.1 |
| 2011 |
886 |
69.6 |
12.7 |
79.5 |
| 2012 |
882 |
65.6 |
13.4 |
86.2 |
| 2013 |
888 |
63.0 |
14.0 |
86.1 |
| 2014 |
918 |
63.0 |
14.5 |
91.7 |
| 2015 |
794 |
62.0 |
12.8 |
86 |
| 2016 |
842 |
69.0 |
12.2 |
85.3 |
| 2017 |
835 |
75.0 |
11.1 |
80.7 |
| 2018 |
804 |
69.5 |
11.5 |
77.4 |
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.
