Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at I M Terrell Elementary
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1999 |
310 |
16.9 |
18.3 |
62.6 |
2000 |
321 |
20.2 |
15.9 |
91.9 |
2001 |
268 |
18.0 |
14.9 |
78.7 |
2002 |
266 |
17.6 |
15.1 |
95.5 |
2003 |
266 |
17.6 |
15.1 |
95.5 |
2004 |
280 |
16.4 |
17.1 |
98.9 |
2005 |
239 |
15.7 |
15.2 |
96.2 |
2006 |
239 |
15.7 |
15.2 |
96.2 |
2007 |
233 |
17.2 |
13.5 |
89.3 |
2008 |
263 |
18.0 |
14.6 |
83.3 |
2009 |
289 |
17.0 |
17.0 |
92.4 |
2010 |
296 |
17.0 |
17.4 |
93.9 |
2011 |
297 |
18.0 |
16.5 |
89.9 |
2012 |
291 |
15.8 |
18.3 |
89 |
2013 |
292 |
16.4 |
17.7 |
90.8 |
2014 |
280 |
16.4 |
17.0 |
95 |
2015 |
265 |
18.0 |
14.7 |
96.6 |
2016 |
259 |
19.0 |
13.6 |
96.5 |
2017 |
244 |
18.9 |
12.8 |
98 |
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.