Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lower Southampton Elementary School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1988 |
512 |
26.5 |
19.3 |
n/a |
1989 |
540 |
29.5 |
18.3 |
n/a |
1990 |
536 |
30.8 |
17.4 |
0 |
1991 |
544 |
30.0 |
18.1 |
n/a |
1992 |
541 |
28.5 |
18.9 |
n/a |
1993 |
564 |
29.0 |
19.4 |
n/a |
1994 |
468 |
25.0 |
18.7 |
n/a |
1995 |
449 |
24.0 |
18.7 |
n/a |
1996 |
449 |
24.0 |
18.7 |
n/a |
1997 |
429 |
25.0 |
17.2 |
n/a |
1998 |
433 |
23.0 |
18.8 |
n/a |
1999 |
425 |
22.0 |
19.3 |
n/a |
2000 |
395 |
22.5 |
17.6 |
6.1 |
2001 |
363 |
23.0 |
15.8 |
5.8 |
2002 |
484 |
23.0 |
21.0 |
12.6 |
2003 |
484 |
23.0 |
21.0 |
12.6 |
2004 |
486 |
28.0 |
17.4 |
4.7 |
2005 |
487 |
26.5 |
18.4 |
12.5 |
2006 |
451 |
26.0 |
17.3 |
10.6 |
2007 |
433 |
24.8 |
17.5 |
10.9 |
2008 |
435 |
30.3 |
14.4 |
13.4 |
2009 |
445 |
28.3 |
15.7 |
12.6 |
2010 |
434 |
26.1 |
16.6 |
18.8 |
2011 |
459 |
24.6 |
18.6 |
17.4 |
2012 |
487 |
26.1 |
18.6 |
23.6 |
2013 |
507 |
26.6 |
19.0 |
22.3 |
2014 |
475 |
27.6 |
17.2 |
21.1 |
2015 |
511 |
29.0 |
17.6 |
18.6 |
2016 |
420 |
27.0 |
15.5 |
21.7 |
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.