Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hillside Elementary School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2005 |
260 |
9.6 |
27.1 |
n/a |
2006 |
530 |
27.7 |
19.1 |
0 |
2007 |
505 |
29.2 |
17.3 |
69.2 |
2008 |
488 |
29.3 |
16.7 |
63.9 |
2009 |
497 |
25.6 |
19.4 |
70.6 |
2010 |
343 |
19.2 |
17.8 |
75.5 |
2011 |
311 |
15.1 |
20.5 |
70.4 |
2012 |
304 |
16.1 |
18.8 |
73.4 |
2013 |
336 |
15.1 |
22.2 |
77.7 |
2014 |
330 |
16.1 |
20.4 |
77 |
2015 |
320 |
16.0 |
20.0 |
74.7 |
2016 |
327 |
15.0 |
21.8 |
77.4 |
2017 |
324 |
15.5 |
20.9 |
75.6 |
2018 |
347 |
16.0 |
21.6 |
79.3 |
2019 |
310 |
17.0 |
18.2 |
79 |
2020 |
323 |
18.0 |
17.9 |
83.3 |
2021 |
293 |
14.1 |
20.7 |
85.7 |
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.