Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Early Childhood Center
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1990 |
282 |
20.0 |
14.1 |
n/a |
1991 |
279 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
1992 |
309 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
1993 |
302 |
n/a |
0.0 |
15.6 |
1994 |
319 |
8.7 |
36.7 |
0 |
1995 |
299 |
8.5 |
35.2 |
0 |
1996 |
299 |
8.5 |
35.2 |
0 |
1997 |
343 |
9.0 |
38.1 |
5 |
1998 |
346 |
10.0 |
34.6 |
8.7 |
1999 |
340 |
10.0 |
34.0 |
0 |
2000 |
371 |
11.0 |
33.7 |
16.7 |
2001 |
341 |
11.9 |
28.7 |
13.8 |
2002 |
397 |
3.0 |
132.3 |
14.4 |
2003 |
397 |
3.0 |
132.3 |
14.4 |
2004 |
394 |
14.0 |
28.1 |
15.2 |
2005 |
256 |
8.5 |
30.1 |
n/a |
2006 |
314 |
12.1 |
26.0 |
0 |
2007 |
314 |
11.6 |
27.1 |
17.3 |
2008 |
313 |
12.2 |
25.7 |
23 |
2009 |
308 |
11.2 |
27.5 |
19.2 |
2010 |
328 |
11.6 |
28.1 |
27.7 |
2011 |
288 |
11.6 |
24.6 |
30.2 |
2012 |
223 |
9.6 |
23.2 |
22.9 |
2015 |
0 |
4.0 |
0.0 |
n/a |
2016 |
0 |
5.0 |
0.0 |
n/a |
2017 |
0 |
4.8 |
0.0 |
n/a |
2018 |
0 |
4.5 |
0.0 |
n/a |
2019 |
0 |
4.5 |
0.0 |
n/a |
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.