Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Middle River Elementary
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1995 |
128 |
8.2 |
15.6 |
31.3 |
1996 |
128 |
8.2 |
15.6 |
31.3 |
1997 |
0 |
n/a |
0.0 |
n/a |
1998 |
120 |
n/a |
0.0 |
36.1 |
1999 |
114 |
10.4 |
11.0 |
34.2 |
2000 |
94 |
8.5 |
11.1 |
44.7 |
2001 |
94 |
8.2 |
11.5 |
46.8 |
2002 |
85 |
8.3 |
10.2 |
49.4 |
2003 |
85 |
8.3 |
10.2 |
49.4 |
2004 |
86 |
8.0 |
10.8 |
50 |
2005 |
101 |
8.1 |
12.5 |
52.5 |
2006 |
99 |
8.3 |
11.9 |
38.4 |
2007 |
106 |
8.4 |
12.6 |
41.5 |
2008 |
103 |
8.4 |
12.3 |
45.6 |
2009 |
88 |
8.3 |
10.6 |
46.6 |
2010 |
76 |
8.2 |
9.1 |
55.3 |
2011 |
78 |
8.1 |
9.6 |
44.9 |
2012 |
67 |
7.3 |
9.1 |
41.8 |
2013 |
61 |
7.3 |
8.3 |
42.6 |
2014 |
69 |
6.9 |
9.9 |
42 |
2015 |
72 |
6.0 |
12.0 |
31.9 |
2016 |
58 |
7.0 |
8.2 |
44.8 |
2017 |
52 |
6.4 |
8.0 |
36.5 |
2018 |
45 |
5.7 |
7.8 |
35.6 |
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.