Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Knox Elementary
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2002 |
465 |
32.0 |
14.5 |
77.2 |
2003 |
465 |
32.0 |
14.5 |
77.2 |
2004 |
481 |
32.8 |
14.7 |
76.1 |
2005 |
618 |
39.1 |
15.8 |
80.7 |
2006 |
579 |
35.3 |
16.4 |
85.8 |
2007 |
564 |
39.8 |
14.2 |
88.1 |
2008 |
603 |
37.5 |
16.1 |
86.9 |
2009 |
598 |
38.2 |
15.6 |
84.6 |
2010 |
594 |
36.4 |
16.2 |
88.6 |
2011 |
613 |
38.3 |
15.9 |
88.3 |
2012 |
654 |
37.6 |
17.3 |
89.4 |
2013 |
639 |
41.0 |
15.5 |
90.1 |
2014 |
645 |
39.5 |
16.3 |
85.6 |
2015 |
736 |
47.0 |
15.6 |
88.3 |
2016 |
528 |
38.0 |
13.8 |
89.8 |
2017 |
543 |
38.4 |
14.1 |
91.9 |
2018 |
535 |
35.4 |
15.1 |
83.4 |
2019 |
554 |
36.3 |
15.2 |
96 |
2020 |
476 |
37.4 |
12.7 |
97.7 |
2021 |
467 |
39.1 |
11.9 |
92.9 |
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.