Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Collins Elementary School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1991 |
506 |
41.0 |
12.3 |
87.4 |
1992 |
486 |
36.0 |
13.5 |
92.6 |
1993 |
553 |
28.0 |
19.8 |
94.9 |
1994 |
670 |
38.3 |
17.5 |
95.1 |
1995 |
592 |
40.0 |
14.8 |
94.9 |
1996 |
592 |
40.0 |
14.8 |
94.9 |
1997 |
582 |
38.0 |
15.3 |
94.8 |
1998 |
566 |
49.0 |
11.6 |
94.9 |
1999 |
596 |
43.1 |
13.8 |
95 |
2000 |
520 |
38.0 |
13.7 |
96.3 |
2001 |
524 |
34.0 |
15.4 |
91 |
2002 |
484 |
27.0 |
17.9 |
90.3 |
2003 |
484 |
27.0 |
17.9 |
90.3 |
2004 |
450 |
30.0 |
15.0 |
93.1 |
2005 |
482 |
34.0 |
14.2 |
98.3 |
2006 |
438 |
31.0 |
14.1 |
100 |
2007 |
460 |
31.0 |
14.8 |
94.3 |
2008 |
426 |
27.0 |
15.8 |
99.5 |
2009 |
494 |
35.0 |
14.1 |
98 |
2010 |
471 |
36.0 |
13.0 |
97.9 |
2011 |
469 |
36.0 |
13.0 |
99.4 |
2012 |
469 |
32.5 |
14.4 |
99.4 |
2013 |
455 |
36.5 |
12.4 |
99.3 |
2014 |
480 |
34.0 |
14.1 |
96.9 |
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.