Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bowie Elementary
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2006 |
0 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
2007 |
257 |
20.7 |
12.4 |
54.9 |
2008 |
228 |
18.6 |
12.3 |
54.4 |
2009 |
241 |
15.0 |
16.0 |
57.3 |
2010 |
245 |
15.7 |
15.5 |
58.8 |
2011 |
223 |
14.5 |
15.3 |
62.8 |
2012 |
237 |
14.5 |
16.3 |
60.8 |
2013 |
232 |
14.5 |
15.9 |
66.4 |
2014 |
251 |
15.4 |
16.2 |
68.5 |
2015 |
250 |
16.0 |
15.6 |
73.6 |
2016 |
262 |
16.0 |
16.3 |
66 |
2017 |
236 |
15.7 |
14.9 |
69.1 |
2018 |
231 |
15.8 |
14.5 |
74 |
2019 |
222 |
16.0 |
13.8 |
77.9 |
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.