Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Elementary School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1993 |
561 |
250.0 |
2.2 |
3.8 |
1994 |
562 |
30.1 |
18.7 |
4.6 |
1995 |
577 |
31.5 |
18.3 |
0 |
1996 |
577 |
31.5 |
18.3 |
0 |
1997 |
578 |
29.5 |
19.6 |
2.8 |
1998 |
612 |
31.9 |
19.2 |
4.7 |
1999 |
630 |
34.0 |
18.5 |
6.7 |
2000 |
626 |
34.5 |
18.1 |
7.5 |
2001 |
676 |
37.0 |
18.3 |
6.8 |
2002 |
696 |
41.0 |
17.0 |
6.3 |
2003 |
696 |
41.0 |
17.0 |
6.3 |
2004 |
733 |
42.5 |
17.2 |
6.8 |
2005 |
738 |
42.5 |
17.4 |
7.1 |
2006 |
716 |
39.5 |
18.1 |
7 |
2007 |
684 |
34.4 |
19.9 |
8.1 |
2008 |
697 |
33.0 |
21.1 |
n/a |
2009 |
708 |
39.2 |
18.1 |
11.4 |
2010 |
628 |
34.1 |
18.3 |
14.8 |
2011 |
626 |
30.6 |
20.4 |
17.1 |
2012 |
631 |
29.5 |
21.3 |
17 |
2013 |
591 |
29.0 |
20.3 |
14.9 |
2014 |
618 |
30.0 |
20.6 |
14.4 |
2015 |
568 |
n/a |
n/a |
15.3 |
2016 |
531 |
26.0 |
20.4 |
17.3 |
2017 |
551 |
25.0 |
22.0 |
12.9 |
2018 |
567 |
25.5 |
22.2 |
15.7 |
2019 |
557 |
26.5 |
21.0 |
15.8 |
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.