Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Elm Place School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1994 |
458 |
38.8 |
11.8 |
n/a |
1995 |
448 |
40.3 |
11.1 |
n/a |
1996 |
448 |
40.3 |
11.1 |
n/a |
1997 |
459 |
37.8 |
12.1 |
n/a |
1998 |
464 |
38.3 |
12.1 |
n/a |
1999 |
508 |
40.8 |
12.5 |
n/a |
2000 |
458 |
39.6 |
11.6 |
n/a |
2001 |
496 |
40.6 |
12.2 |
n/a |
2002 |
438 |
39.4 |
11.1 |
0 |
2003 |
438 |
39.4 |
11.1 |
0 |
2004 |
447 |
41.6 |
10.7 |
0 |
2005 |
456 |
41.9 |
10.9 |
0 |
2006 |
471 |
43.8 |
10.8 |
0 |
2007 |
483 |
39.0 |
12.4 |
0 |
2008 |
503 |
35.0 |
14.4 |
0 |
2009 |
506 |
44.4 |
11.4 |
0 |
2010 |
474 |
43.5 |
10.9 |
0 |
2011 |
468 |
45.5 |
10.2 |
0 |
2012 |
434 |
43.5 |
9.9 |
15.4 |
2013 |
411 |
37.5 |
10.9 |
16.1 |
2014 |
375 |
31.9 |
11.7 |
16.8 |
2015 |
377 |
35.0 |
10.7 |
15.9 |
2016 |
374 |
34.0 |
11.0 |
17.6 |
2017 |
343 |
32.0 |
10.7 |
17.5 |
2018 |
300 |
29.1 |
10.2 |
20.3 |
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.