Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at R E Bennett Elementary
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1988 |
545 |
23.0 |
23.6 |
0 |
1989 |
554 |
22.0 |
25.1 |
n/a |
1990 |
366 |
19.4 |
18.8 |
0 |
1991 |
366 |
17.9 |
20.4 |
n/a |
1992 |
383 |
17.8 |
21.5 |
n/a |
1993 |
365 |
21.4 |
17.1 |
n/a |
1994 |
348 |
21.5 |
16.2 |
n/a |
1995 |
343 |
19.9 |
17.2 |
n/a |
1996 |
343 |
19.9 |
17.2 |
n/a |
1997 |
367 |
19.9 |
18.4 |
n/a |
1998 |
343 |
19.5 |
17.6 |
n/a |
1999 |
319 |
19.5 |
16.4 |
n/a |
2000 |
321 |
19.5 |
16.5 |
n/a |
2001 |
338 |
19.5 |
17.3 |
n/a |
2002 |
432 |
24.2 |
17.9 |
45.1 |
2003 |
432 |
24.2 |
17.9 |
45.1 |
2004 |
394 |
23.0 |
17.1 |
43.1 |
2005 |
351 |
23.2 |
15.1 |
42.2 |
2006 |
366 |
22.0 |
16.6 |
44.4 |
2007 |
382 |
20.2 |
18.9 |
44.2 |
2008 |
394 |
21.3 |
18.5 |
39.9 |
2009 |
375 |
21.3 |
17.6 |
43.8 |
2010 |
383 |
21.3 |
17.9 |
51.9 |
2011 |
380 |
21.8 |
17.4 |
51.8 |
2012 |
387 |
21.8 |
17.7 |
56.8 |
2013 |
407 |
22.3 |
18.2 |
61.7 |
2014 |
378 |
n/a |
n/a |
58.2 |
2015 |
370 |
22.0 |
16.8 |
60.8 |
2016 |
388 |
23.0 |
16.8 |
59 |
2017 |
406 |
22.1 |
18.3 |
56.9 |
2018 |
420 |
24.2 |
17.3 |
57.9 |
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.