Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mark Twain Elementary-Middle School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1988 |
561 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
1989 |
564 |
n/a |
n/a |
0 |
1990 |
469 |
23.0 |
20.3 |
n/a |
1991 |
699 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
1992 |
719 |
n/a |
n/a |
63.4 |
1993 |
609 |
n/a |
0.0 |
68.1 |
1994 |
607 |
30.0 |
20.2 |
57.5 |
1995 |
594 |
21.0 |
28.3 |
56.9 |
1996 |
594 |
21.0 |
28.3 |
56.9 |
1997 |
626 |
25.0 |
25.0 |
59.4 |
1998 |
533 |
26.0 |
20.5 |
74.4 |
1999 |
408 |
22.0 |
18.5 |
66.2 |
2000 |
417 |
22.0 |
16.6 |
82.2 |
2001 |
389 |
28.5 |
13.6 |
74.3 |
2002 |
399 |
16.0 |
24.9 |
59.6 |
2003 |
399 |
16.0 |
24.9 |
59.6 |
2004 |
378 |
19.0 |
19.9 |
63.5 |
2005 |
389 |
25.0 |
15.6 |
93.8 |
2006 |
297 |
22.0 |
13.5 |
99 |
2007 |
226 |
19.0 |
11.9 |
88.1 |
2008 |
256 |
15.0 |
17.1 |
87.5 |
2009 |
254 |
17.0 |
14.9 |
98.8 |
2010 |
335 |
27.0 |
12.4 |
89.6 |
2011 |
276 |
19.0 |
14.5 |
79 |
2012 |
235 |
17.0 |
13.8 |
93.2 |
2013 |
196 |
17.0 |
11.5 |
96.9 |
2014 |
227 |
16.5 |
13.7 |
90.7 |
2015 |
253 |
15.0 |
16.8 |
71.1 |
2016 |
240 |
14.0 |
17.1 |
65 |
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.