Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Elk Run Early Childhood Center
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 2008 |
44 |
5.0 |
8.8 |
6.8 |
| 2009 |
77 |
5.0 |
15.4 |
5.2 |
| 2010 |
80 |
5.0 |
16.0 |
52.5 |
| 2011 |
112 |
7.0 |
16.0 |
55.4 |
| 2012 |
105 |
9.0 |
11.6 |
68.6 |
| 2013 |
116 |
10.0 |
11.6 |
59.5 |
| 2014 |
135 |
14.6 |
9.2 |
54.8 |
| 2015 |
147 |
14.0 |
10.5 |
59.9 |
| 2016 |
138 |
15.0 |
9.2 |
60.9 |
| 2017 |
148 |
16.0 |
9.2 |
64.9 |
| 2018 |
177 |
17.2 |
10.2 |
27.1 |
| 2019 |
152 |
17.0 |
8.9 |
30.9 |
| 2020 |
157 |
17.4 |
9.0 |
28 |
| 2021 |
100 |
16.0 |
6.2 |
38 |
| 2022 |
131 |
0.0 |
n/a |
31.3 |
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.
