Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Beacon Elementary School
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 2002 |
344 |
n/a |
n/a |
4.4 |
| 2003 |
344 |
n/a |
n/a |
4.4 |
| 2004 |
373 |
17.0 |
21.9 |
4.8 |
| 2005 |
376 |
18.6 |
20.2 |
5.1 |
| 2006 |
335 |
17.1 |
19.6 |
3.3 |
| 2007 |
322 |
18.3 |
17.6 |
6.5 |
| 2008 |
313 |
17.1 |
18.3 |
8 |
| 2009 |
340 |
16.4 |
20.7 |
5.9 |
| 2010 |
358 |
19.9 |
17.9 |
9.6 |
| 2011 |
345 |
19.2 |
17.9 |
10.1 |
| 2012 |
345 |
18.3 |
18.8 |
9.6 |
| 2013 |
359 |
18.1 |
19.7 |
11.4 |
| 2014 |
351 |
19.7 |
17.8 |
14 |
| 2015 |
333 |
16.0 |
20.8 |
13.2 |
| 2016 |
326 |
21.0 |
15.5 |
12 |
| 2017 |
333 |
21.3 |
15.6 |
12.9 |
| 2018 |
368 |
22.9 |
16.0 |
16.6 |
| 2019 |
368 |
23.3 |
15.7 |
16.3 |
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.
