Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pearl River Central Lower Elementar
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2005 |
653 |
36.8 |
17.7 |
56.8 |
2006 |
680 |
36.9 |
18.4 |
59.3 |
2007 |
750 |
43.9 |
17.1 |
57.2 |
2008 |
760 |
45.9 |
16.6 |
57.1 |
2009 |
715 |
46.5 |
15.4 |
62.2 |
2010 |
738 |
45.8 |
16.0 |
68.3 |
2011 |
719 |
40.7 |
17.6 |
71.2 |
2012 |
748 |
42.6 |
17.5 |
69.1 |
2013 |
706 |
40.1 |
17.5 |
67.1 |
2014 |
718 |
38.8 |
18.4 |
66.7 |
2015 |
716 |
37.0 |
19.3 |
63.4 |
2016 |
669 |
40.0 |
16.7 |
70.7 |
2017 |
746 |
41.7 |
17.8 |
99.6 |
2018 |
711 |
42.2 |
16.8 |
100 |
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.