Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Herald Elementary School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2000 |
298 |
16.1 |
18.5 |
39.9 |
2001 |
304 |
17.4 |
17.5 |
40.8 |
2002 |
417 |
20.0 |
20.9 |
44.1 |
2003 |
417 |
20.0 |
20.9 |
44.1 |
2004 |
456 |
21.4 |
21.3 |
40.1 |
2005 |
443 |
24.1 |
18.4 |
39.7 |
2006 |
460 |
25.1 |
18.3 |
36.7 |
2007 |
488 |
26.5 |
18.4 |
39.5 |
2008 |
485 |
28.0 |
17.3 |
38.4 |
2009 |
553 |
29.0 |
19.1 |
41.4 |
2010 |
591 |
32.4 |
18.2 |
42.3 |
2011 |
580 |
33.0 |
17.5 |
42.9 |
2012 |
581 |
31.0 |
18.7 |
44.9 |
2013 |
553 |
32.8 |
16.8 |
42 |
2014 |
550 |
32.0 |
17.1 |
42.9 |
2015 |
563 |
31.0 |
18.1 |
44.6 |
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.