Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Burch Elementary School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2005 |
461 |
26.3 |
17.5 |
71.6 |
2006 |
460 |
28.3 |
16.3 |
55.9 |
2007 |
452 |
28.3 |
16.0 |
72.3 |
2008 |
461 |
26.2 |
17.6 |
68.5 |
2009 |
488 |
26.2 |
18.6 |
62.7 |
2010 |
500 |
28.0 |
17.8 |
69.8 |
2011 |
525 |
32.1 |
16.3 |
74.5 |
2012 |
378 |
26.0 |
14.5 |
75.7 |
2013 |
350 |
26.0 |
13.4 |
51.7 |
2014 |
355 |
25.0 |
14.2 |
n/a |
2015 |
332 |
25.0 |
13.2 |
58.4 |
2016 |
308 |
22.0 |
14.0 |
64.6 |
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.