Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dorcas Elementary School
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 1989 |
96 |
8.0 |
12.0 |
n/a |
| 1990 |
106 |
8.0 |
13.2 |
29.2 |
| 1991 |
101 |
8.3 |
12.1 |
36.6 |
| 1992 |
106 |
7.0 |
15.1 |
41.5 |
| 1993 |
106 |
6.0 |
17.7 |
49.1 |
| 1994 |
108 |
7.1 |
15.2 |
43.5 |
| 1995 |
107 |
7.6 |
14.1 |
41.1 |
| 1996 |
107 |
7.6 |
14.1 |
41.1 |
| 1997 |
111 |
7.6 |
14.6 |
45 |
| 1998 |
110 |
8.0 |
13.8 |
38.2 |
| 1999 |
119 |
8.0 |
14.9 |
63.9 |
| 2000 |
108 |
8.5 |
12.7 |
58.3 |
| 2001 |
114 |
8.6 |
13.3 |
66.7 |
| 2002 |
126 |
10.2 |
12.4 |
60.3 |
| 2003 |
126 |
10.2 |
12.4 |
60.3 |
| 2004 |
108 |
8.2 |
13.2 |
44.4 |
| 2005 |
112 |
8.2 |
13.7 |
50 |
| 2006 |
116 |
8.3 |
14.0 |
44.8 |
| 2007 |
126 |
9.0 |
14.0 |
47.6 |
| 2008 |
132 |
9.0 |
14.7 |
51.5 |
| 2009 |
126 |
8.0 |
15.8 |
58.7 |
| 2010 |
124 |
7.0 |
17.7 |
62.9 |
| 2011 |
80 |
5.4 |
14.7 |
53.8 |
| 2012 |
67 |
4.9 |
13.6 |
53.7 |
| 2013 |
46 |
2.9 |
15.8 |
50 |
| 2015 |
0 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
| 2016 |
0 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
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.
