Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Early Learning Center
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2000 |
115 |
6.0 |
19.2 |
n/a |
2001 |
89 |
5.0 |
17.8 |
n/a |
2002 |
138 |
8.0 |
17.3 |
n/a |
2003 |
138 |
8.0 |
17.3 |
n/a |
2004 |
136 |
8.8 |
15.5 |
n/a |
2005 |
226 |
10.3 |
21.9 |
10.7 |
2006 |
150 |
10.8 |
13.9 |
12.9 |
2007 |
179 |
7.0 |
25.6 |
n/a |
2008 |
168 |
6.0 |
28.0 |
n/a |
2010 |
230 |
12.6 |
18.2 |
0 |
2011 |
228 |
12.6 |
18.0 |
0 |
2012 |
205 |
12.6 |
16.2 |
25.4 |
2013 |
249 |
11.7 |
21.2 |
33.7 |
2014 |
228 |
12.6 |
18.0 |
52.6 |
2015 |
267 |
13.0 |
20.5 |
37.5 |
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.