Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mary E Post Elementary School
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 1988 |
295 |
14.5 |
20.3 |
n/a |
| 1989 |
396 |
17.5 |
22.6 |
n/a |
| 1990 |
402 |
20.8 |
19.3 |
n/a |
| 1991 |
478 |
26.3 |
18.1 |
n/a |
| 1992 |
418 |
22.3 |
18.7 |
n/a |
| 1993 |
441 |
23.3 |
18.9 |
n/a |
| 1994 |
445 |
23.3 |
19.1 |
n/a |
| 1995 |
416 |
24.0 |
17.3 |
n/a |
| 1996 |
416 |
24.0 |
17.3 |
n/a |
| 1997 |
412 |
23.0 |
17.9 |
n/a |
| 1998 |
383 |
23.0 |
16.7 |
n/a |
| 1999 |
328 |
19.5 |
16.8 |
n/a |
| 2000 |
358 |
19.0 |
18.8 |
n/a |
| 2001 |
345 |
19.8 |
17.4 |
n/a |
| 2002 |
360 |
22.0 |
16.4 |
n/a |
| 2003 |
360 |
22.0 |
16.4 |
n/a |
| 2004 |
353 |
22.0 |
16.0 |
96.3 |
| 2005 |
326 |
22.0 |
14.8 |
99.1 |
| 2006 |
331 |
18.5 |
17.9 |
99.1 |
| 2007 |
256 |
14.0 |
18.3 |
98.8 |
| 2008 |
267 |
15.1 |
17.7 |
98.9 |
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.