Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Myrtle Beach Elementary
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1990 |
621 |
37.8 |
16.4 |
n/a |
1991 |
662 |
37.9 |
17.4 |
41.7 |
1992 |
698 |
46.0 |
15.1 |
49.3 |
1993 |
700 |
42.2 |
16.6 |
49.4 |
1994 |
686 |
41.0 |
16.7 |
49.7 |
1995 |
708 |
44.5 |
15.9 |
47.5 |
1996 |
708 |
44.5 |
15.9 |
47.5 |
1997 |
717 |
45.0 |
15.9 |
49 |
1998 |
772 |
46.0 |
16.8 |
53.2 |
1999 |
735 |
44.0 |
16.7 |
54.1 |
2000 |
782 |
50.0 |
15.6 |
54.2 |
2001 |
818 |
54.6 |
15.0 |
59.7 |
2002 |
888 |
57.6 |
15.4 |
61.4 |
2003 |
888 |
57.6 |
15.4 |
61.4 |
2004 |
565 |
39.0 |
14.5 |
59.1 |
2005 |
590 |
39.0 |
15.1 |
57.4 |
2006 |
628 |
44.0 |
14.3 |
55.9 |
2007 |
660 |
65.8 |
10.0 |
57.4 |
2008 |
682 |
45.5 |
15.0 |
56.6 |
2009 |
723 |
45.5 |
15.9 |
60 |
2010 |
700 |
43.5 |
16.0 |
64.2 |
2011 |
630 |
39.5 |
15.9 |
67.6 |
2012 |
648 |
40.5 |
16.0 |
72.5 |
2013 |
701 |
43.0 |
16.3 |
71.8 |
2014 |
700 |
42.0 |
16.6 |
67.4 |
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.