Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gladbrook Elementary School
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 1999 |
166 |
12.3 |
13.5 |
27.1 |
| 2000 |
154 |
13.4 |
11.5 |
20.3 |
| 2001 |
156 |
13.6 |
11.5 |
25.6 |
| 2002 |
143 |
11.7 |
12.2 |
17.5 |
| 2003 |
143 |
11.7 |
12.2 |
17.5 |
| 2004 |
130 |
11.8 |
11.0 |
26.9 |
| 2005 |
115 |
7.8 |
14.7 |
30.4 |
| 2006 |
132 |
10.7 |
12.3 |
28 |
| 2007 |
94 |
8.2 |
11.5 |
22.3 |
| 2008 |
83 |
8.2 |
10.1 |
24.1 |
| 2009 |
67 |
7.7 |
8.7 |
26.9 |
| 2010 |
35 |
4.5 |
7.6 |
40 |
| 2011 |
41 |
5.0 |
8.2 |
31.7 |
| 2012 |
48 |
4.2 |
11.3 |
29.2 |
| 2013 |
56 |
4.9 |
11.3 |
42.9 |
| 2014 |
47 |
4.9 |
9.5 |
36.2 |
| 2015 |
44 |
4.0 |
11.0 |
45.5 |
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.
