Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Garfield Elementary - 03
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| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 2004 |
75 |
5.5 |
13.6 |
10.7 |
| 2005 |
61 |
5.5 |
11.1 |
0 |
| 2006 |
67 |
5.5 |
12.2 |
9 |
| 2007 |
64 |
7.0 |
9.1 |
n/a |
| 2008 |
32 |
6.2 |
5.2 |
n/a |
| 2009 |
53 |
7.1 |
7.4 |
15.1 |
| 2010 |
60 |
7.1 |
8.3 |
n/a |
| 2011 |
67 |
8.1 |
8.2 |
6 |
| 2012 |
42 |
6.0 |
7.0 |
0 |
| 2013 |
45 |
8.0 |
5.6 |
13.3 |
| 2014 |
69 |
8.0 |
8.6 |
0 |
| 2015 |
58 |
7.0 |
8.2 |
5.2 |
| 2016 |
66 |
7.0 |
9.4 |
9.1 |
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.
