Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Plat Elementary
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1994 |
143 |
6.0 |
23.8 |
2.1 |
1995 |
127 |
6.0 |
21.2 |
0 |
1996 |
127 |
6.0 |
21.2 |
0 |
1997 |
124 |
6.0 |
20.7 |
0.8 |
1998 |
133 |
5.0 |
26.6 |
0.8 |
1999 |
143 |
5.6 |
25.5 |
2.1 |
2000 |
128 |
5.6 |
22.9 |
1.6 |
2001 |
121 |
6.6 |
18.3 |
2.5 |
2002 |
124 |
7.6 |
16.3 |
2.4 |
2003 |
124 |
7.6 |
16.3 |
2.4 |
2004 |
135 |
9.8 |
13.8 |
0.7 |
2005 |
116 |
10.3 |
11.3 |
n/a |
2006 |
105 |
9.2 |
11.4 |
n/a |
2007 |
139 |
9.1 |
15.3 |
4.3 |
2008 |
147 |
8.6 |
17.1 |
6.1 |
2009 |
157 |
9.0 |
17.4 |
4.5 |
2010 |
176 |
8.7 |
20.0 |
0.6 |
2011 |
170 |
8.6 |
19.6 |
7.6 |
2012 |
174 |
8.5 |
20.2 |
7.5 |
2013 |
175 |
9.7 |
17.9 |
9.1 |
2014 |
200 |
10.2 |
19.5 |
11.5 |
2015 |
190 |
n/a |
n/a |
9.5 |
2016 |
156 |
10.0 |
15.6 |
10.3 |
2017 |
139 |
10.2 |
13.5 |
8.6 |
2018 |
118 |
8.4 |
13.8 |
6.8 |
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.