Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Edisto Elementary
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1995 |
406 |
18.5 |
21.9 |
49.3 |
1996 |
406 |
18.5 |
21.9 |
49.3 |
1997 |
397 |
22.0 |
18.0 |
54.2 |
1998 |
424 |
25.0 |
17.0 |
55 |
1999 |
422 |
24.0 |
17.6 |
62.6 |
2000 |
671 |
36.0 |
18.6 |
67.8 |
2001 |
688 |
41.0 |
16.8 |
72.1 |
2002 |
726 |
39.0 |
18.6 |
67.8 |
2003 |
726 |
39.0 |
18.6 |
67.8 |
2004 |
677 |
37.0 |
18.3 |
69.7 |
2005 |
656 |
38.7 |
17.0 |
66.1 |
2006 |
618 |
39.7 |
15.6 |
63.6 |
2007 |
614 |
43.5 |
14.1 |
65 |
2008 |
630 |
36.7 |
17.2 |
70.5 |
2009 |
617 |
33.6 |
18.4 |
72 |
2010 |
609 |
31.1 |
19.5 |
73.1 |
2011 |
575 |
32.3 |
17.8 |
37 |
2012 |
592 |
33.3 |
17.7 |
80.2 |
2013 |
553 |
33.3 |
16.6 |
75.8 |
2014 |
565 |
34.3 |
16.4 |
76.1 |
2015 |
560 |
33.0 |
16.9 |
92 |
2016 |
621 |
33.0 |
18.8 |
100 |
2017 |
629 |
36.0 |
17.4 |
100 |
2018 |
658 |
43.0 |
15.3 |
100 |
2019 |
607 |
39.0 |
15.5 |
100 |
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.