Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Little Rock Elementary School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2004 |
66 |
8.7 |
7.6 |
30.3 |
2005 |
72 |
8.0 |
9.0 |
34.7 |
2006 |
78 |
8.0 |
9.8 |
38.5 |
2007 |
110 |
10.4 |
10.6 |
34.5 |
2008 |
107 |
10.7 |
10.0 |
32.7 |
2009 |
125 |
10.7 |
11.7 |
30.4 |
2010 |
123 |
9.6 |
12.7 |
33.3 |
2011 |
116 |
9.0 |
12.8 |
30.2 |
2012 |
111 |
9.1 |
12.1 |
40.5 |
2013 |
91 |
9.1 |
9.9 |
37.4 |
2014 |
79 |
8.3 |
9.5 |
36.7 |
2015 |
65 |
9.0 |
7.2 |
41.5 |
2016 |
84 |
8.0 |
10.5 |
36.9 |
2017 |
71 |
4.3 |
16.3 |
36.6 |
2018 |
48 |
3.0 |
16.0 |
33.3 |
2019 |
50 |
3.0 |
16.6 |
44 |
2020 |
69 |
2.0 |
34.5 |
37.7 |
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.