Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sunnyside Elementary School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1991 |
305 |
16.0 |
19.0 |
35.1 |
1992 |
277 |
17.4 |
15.9 |
36.1 |
1993 |
308 |
15.0 |
20.5 |
43.8 |
1994 |
307 |
15.0 |
20.5 |
45.9 |
1995 |
326 |
18.0 |
18.1 |
55.8 |
1996 |
326 |
18.0 |
18.1 |
55.8 |
1997 |
298 |
18.2 |
16.4 |
49 |
1998 |
312 |
18.4 |
17.0 |
40.1 |
1999 |
284 |
17.2 |
16.5 |
56 |
2000 |
310 |
17.1 |
18.1 |
47.7 |
2001 |
305 |
18.1 |
16.9 |
54.1 |
2002 |
286 |
17.9 |
16.0 |
46.5 |
2003 |
286 |
17.9 |
16.0 |
46.5 |
2004 |
275 |
18.8 |
14.6 |
47.3 |
2005 |
290 |
18.7 |
15.5 |
50 |
2006 |
284 |
18.5 |
15.4 |
52.8 |
2007 |
274 |
17.8 |
15.4 |
49.3 |
2008 |
267 |
16.5 |
16.2 |
43.1 |
2009 |
262 |
16.1 |
16.2 |
48.5 |
2010 |
252 |
15.5 |
16.2 |
52 |
2011 |
241 |
16.9 |
14.1 |
54.4 |
2012 |
259 |
17.9 |
14.4 |
68.3 |
2013 |
249 |
15.9 |
15.5 |
69.1 |
2014 |
242 |
15.5 |
15.6 |
71.5 |
2015 |
214 |
15.0 |
14.2 |
80.8 |
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.