Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brown Elementary School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1989 |
287 |
19.0 |
15.1 |
23.7 |
1991 |
272 |
22.0 |
12.3 |
29.8 |
1992 |
331 |
21.0 |
15.7 |
35.6 |
1993 |
304 |
21.0 |
14.5 |
41.4 |
1994 |
313 |
25.4 |
12.3 |
47.3 |
1995 |
337 |
24.5 |
13.8 |
48.4 |
1996 |
337 |
24.5 |
13.8 |
48.4 |
1997 |
347 |
27.0 |
12.9 |
49.9 |
1998 |
308 |
23.3 |
13.2 |
54.2 |
1999 |
319 |
26.3 |
12.1 |
56.7 |
2000 |
281 |
24.5 |
11.5 |
62.6 |
2001 |
268 |
27.0 |
9.9 |
67.2 |
2002 |
253 |
25.5 |
9.9 |
78.7 |
2003 |
253 |
25.5 |
9.9 |
78.7 |
2004 |
263 |
25.0 |
10.5 |
74.9 |
2005 |
270 |
26.5 |
10.2 |
94.7 |
2006 |
248 |
28.0 |
8.9 |
90.5 |
2007 |
238 |
29.3 |
8.1 |
77.8 |
2008 |
261 |
25.5 |
10.2 |
82.3 |
2009 |
239 |
28.6 |
8.4 |
76.7 |
2010 |
273 |
29.0 |
9.4 |
71.8 |
2011 |
289 |
29.0 |
9.9 |
67.1 |
2012 |
306 |
32.0 |
9.5 |
69 |
2013 |
281 |
33.0 |
8.5 |
58.4 |
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.