Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gilbert Primary
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2002 |
608 |
39.8 |
15.3 |
38.5 |
2003 |
608 |
39.8 |
15.3 |
38.5 |
2004 |
674 |
41.0 |
16.4 |
35.8 |
2005 |
713 |
46.0 |
15.5 |
37.4 |
2006 |
714 |
49.5 |
14.4 |
42 |
2007 |
717 |
80.6 |
8.9 |
41 |
2008 |
756 |
47.0 |
16.1 |
39.8 |
2009 |
774 |
39.5 |
19.6 |
43.4 |
2010 |
812 |
46.0 |
17.6 |
48 |
2011 |
800 |
45.0 |
17.7 |
50.1 |
2012 |
758 |
44.0 |
17.2 |
53.2 |
2013 |
756 |
44.5 |
16.9 |
57.9 |
2014 |
773 |
42.5 |
18.1 |
53.9 |
2015 |
796 |
46.0 |
17.3 |
48.2 |
2016 |
772 |
50.0 |
15.4 |
52.2 |
2017 |
744 |
49.0 |
15.1 |
100 |
2018 |
743 |
51.0 |
14.5 |
100 |
2019 |
783 |
54.0 |
14.5 |
49.2 |
2020 |
818 |
61.0 |
13.4 |
49.1 |
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.