Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lowell H Smith Elementary School
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 1988 |
410 |
14.5 |
28.2 |
n/a |
| 1989 |
434 |
13.5 |
32.1 |
n/a |
| 1990 |
449 |
17.0 |
26.4 |
n/a |
| 1991 |
445 |
17.0 |
26.1 |
n/a |
| 1992 |
465 |
16.0 |
29.0 |
n/a |
| 1993 |
449 |
17.0 |
26.4 |
n/a |
| 1994 |
426 |
16.0 |
26.6 |
n/a |
| 1995 |
412 |
16.0 |
25.8 |
n/a |
| 1996 |
412 |
16.0 |
25.8 |
n/a |
| 1997 |
373 |
17.0 |
21.9 |
n/a |
| 1998 |
429 |
20.0 |
21.5 |
n/a |
| 1999 |
383 |
20.4 |
18.8 |
n/a |
| 2000 |
367 |
17.0 |
21.6 |
n/a |
| 2001 |
345 |
16.0 |
21.6 |
n/a |
| 2002 |
251 |
14.0 |
17.9 |
n/a |
| 2003 |
251 |
14.0 |
17.9 |
n/a |
| 2004 |
213 |
12.0 |
17.8 |
53.5 |
| 2005 |
222 |
12.0 |
18.5 |
43.7 |
| 2006 |
225 |
13.0 |
17.3 |
31.6 |
| 2007 |
0 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
| 2008 |
0 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
| 2010 |
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.