Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Garfield Elementary School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1988 |
100 |
5.5 |
18.1 |
55 |
1989 |
85 |
5.5 |
15.4 |
43.5 |
1990 |
84 |
5.5 |
15.2 |
50 |
1991 |
96 |
6.0 |
16.0 |
41.7 |
1992 |
100 |
6.0 |
16.6 |
40 |
1993 |
91 |
6.0 |
15.2 |
38.5 |
1994 |
92 |
6.0 |
15.3 |
45.7 |
1995 |
91 |
6.2 |
14.7 |
52.7 |
1996 |
91 |
6.2 |
14.7 |
52.7 |
1997 |
91 |
6.2 |
14.7 |
48.4 |
1998 |
97 |
6.2 |
15.6 |
50.5 |
1999 |
93 |
6.1 |
15.2 |
77.4 |
2000 |
89 |
7.8 |
11.4 |
59.6 |
2001 |
80 |
7.0 |
11.4 |
53.8 |
2002 |
78 |
7.7 |
10.1 |
60.3 |
2003 |
78 |
7.7 |
10.1 |
60.3 |
2004 |
72 |
7.2 |
10.0 |
52.8 |
2005 |
74 |
7.2 |
10.3 |
62.2 |
2006 |
77 |
7.1 |
10.8 |
61 |
2007 |
74 |
7.1 |
10.4 |
54.1 |
2008 |
79 |
6.5 |
12.2 |
59.5 |
2009 |
80 |
6.5 |
12.3 |
56.3 |
2010 |
83 |
6.6 |
12.5 |
53 |
2011 |
84 |
6.0 |
14.0 |
52.4 |
2012 |
78 |
6.0 |
13.0 |
56.4 |
2013 |
69 |
4.4 |
15.6 |
58 |
2014 |
64 |
3.4 |
18.7 |
43.8 |
2015 |
65 |
3.0 |
21.6 |
50.8 |
2016 |
63 |
4.0 |
15.7 |
58.7 |
2017 |
60 |
3.5 |
17.0 |
68.3 |
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.