Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hickory Tavern Elementary
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1988 |
505 |
24.6 |
20.5 |
n/a |
1989 |
485 |
25.5 |
19.0 |
n/a |
1990 |
521 |
27.0 |
19.2 |
n/a |
1991 |
564 |
29.1 |
19.3 |
17.4 |
1992 |
580 |
29.0 |
20.0 |
23.3 |
1993 |
601 |
33.0 |
18.2 |
24.5 |
1994 |
641 |
32.6 |
19.7 |
30.4 |
1995 |
678 |
36.0 |
18.8 |
37 |
1996 |
678 |
36.0 |
18.8 |
37 |
1997 |
664 |
38.0 |
17.5 |
34.8 |
1998 |
741 |
44.0 |
16.8 |
34.8 |
1999 |
808 |
49.0 |
16.5 |
36.4 |
2000 |
877 |
53.0 |
16.5 |
36.6 |
2001 |
969 |
54.5 |
17.8 |
37 |
2002 |
550 |
29.0 |
19.0 |
43.2 |
2003 |
550 |
29.0 |
19.0 |
43.2 |
2004 |
532 |
30.5 |
17.4 |
42.7 |
2005 |
516 |
29.5 |
17.5 |
53.5 |
2006 |
488 |
29.0 |
16.8 |
40.4 |
2007 |
503 |
48.0 |
10.5 |
49.9 |
2008 |
509 |
30.0 |
17.0 |
52.3 |
2009 |
510 |
29.0 |
17.6 |
52.5 |
2010 |
448 |
23.0 |
19.4 |
52.6 |
2011 |
439 |
23.0 |
19.0 |
56.3 |
2012 |
424 |
22.0 |
19.2 |
60.4 |
2013 |
435 |
23.0 |
18.9 |
55.9 |
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.