Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Century Elementary School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2000 |
405 |
26.6 |
15.2 |
36.3 |
2001 |
370 |
26.3 |
14.1 |
44.6 |
2002 |
388 |
23.5 |
16.5 |
42.5 |
2003 |
388 |
23.5 |
16.5 |
42.5 |
2004 |
375 |
24.6 |
15.2 |
46.7 |
2005 |
442 |
27.5 |
16.1 |
48 |
2006 |
442 |
30.0 |
14.7 |
53.2 |
2007 |
343 |
24.8 |
13.8 |
51.9 |
2008 |
364 |
25.8 |
14.1 |
57.4 |
2009 |
328 |
25.8 |
12.7 |
52.1 |
2010 |
336 |
25.0 |
13.4 |
53.6 |
2011 |
323 |
18.0 |
17.9 |
48.9 |
2012 |
358 |
30.5 |
11.7 |
47.2 |
2013 |
392 |
37.0 |
10.5 |
50.8 |
2014 |
402 |
37.0 |
10.8 |
57.5 |
2015 |
378 |
43.0 |
8.7 |
56.1 |
2016 |
464 |
43.0 |
10.7 |
46.1 |
2017 |
443 |
43.0 |
10.3 |
42 |
2018 |
562 |
52.0 |
10.8 |
41.3 |
2019 |
537 |
52.0 |
10.3 |
41.9 |
2020 |
524 |
53.0 |
9.8 |
43.3 |
2021 |
510 |
55.0 |
9.2 |
41.6 |
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.