Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hamilton Heights Primary School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2002 |
458 |
25.4 |
18.0 |
20.5 |
2003 |
458 |
25.4 |
18.0 |
20.5 |
2004 |
448 |
25.8 |
17.4 |
21.4 |
2005 |
430 |
23.9 |
18.0 |
17.9 |
2006 |
447 |
24.4 |
18.3 |
19.9 |
2007 |
488 |
n/a |
n/a |
24.4 |
2008 |
526 |
25.8 |
20.4 |
28.6 |
2009 |
532 |
25.8 |
20.6 |
29.2 |
2010 |
553 |
26.3 |
20.9 |
34.1 |
2011 |
520 |
26.1 |
19.8 |
31.7 |
2012 |
511 |
28.5 |
17.9 |
35.2 |
2013 |
491 |
27.5 |
17.8 |
34.2 |
2014 |
499 |
29.0 |
17.2 |
34.1 |
2015 |
493 |
24.0 |
20.5 |
37.1 |
2016 |
524 |
24.0 |
21.8 |
36.3 |
2017 |
535 |
26.0 |
20.5 |
36.3 |
2018 |
535 |
27.0 |
19.8 |
32.7 |
2019 |
552 |
29.0 |
19.0 |
33 |
2020 |
740 |
33.0 |
22.4 |
32.6 |
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.