Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Early College Academy of Columbus at Waverly Terrace
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2007 |
91 |
4.0 |
22.8 |
75.9 |
2008 |
142 |
9.0 |
15.8 |
72 |
2009 |
177 |
12.0 |
14.8 |
72.1 |
2010 |
176 |
11.0 |
16.0 |
0 |
2011 |
165 |
10.3 |
16.0 |
75.2 |
2012 |
158 |
10.3 |
15.3 |
89.2 |
2013 |
169 |
10.6 |
15.9 |
80.5 |
2014 |
162 |
10.7 |
15.1 |
77.8 |
2015 |
181 |
10.0 |
18.1 |
74.6 |
2016 |
169 |
11.0 |
15.3 |
79.9 |
2017 |
170 |
10.5 |
16.1 |
100 |
2018 |
158 |
10.5 |
15.0 |
94.3 |
2019 |
124 |
10.1 |
12.2 |
94.4 |
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.