Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Perry Primary School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2000 |
678 |
43.0 |
15.8 |
48.8 |
2001 |
674 |
45.0 |
15.0 |
51 |
2002 |
687 |
44.0 |
15.6 |
54.1 |
2003 |
687 |
44.0 |
15.6 |
54.1 |
2004 |
660 |
43.5 |
15.2 |
60.2 |
2005 |
676 |
49.0 |
13.8 |
63.1 |
2006 |
656 |
51.7 |
12.7 |
63.9 |
2007 |
726 |
52.1 |
13.9 |
64.2 |
2008 |
576 |
44.1 |
13.1 |
68.1 |
2009 |
554 |
41.1 |
13.5 |
70.7 |
2010 |
565 |
39.1 |
14.4 |
69.4 |
2011 |
552 |
36.5 |
15.1 |
68.8 |
2012 |
517 |
36.4 |
14.2 |
69.8 |
2013 |
515 |
33.6 |
15.3 |
68.5 |
2014 |
550 |
35.5 |
15.4 |
69.3 |
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.