Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Polaris High School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1989 |
120 |
3.7 |
32.4 |
n/a |
1990 |
87 |
2.4 |
36.2 |
n/a |
1991 |
97 |
3.0 |
32.3 |
n/a |
1992 |
100 |
3.0 |
33.3 |
n/a |
1993 |
111 |
3.0 |
37.0 |
n/a |
1994 |
109 |
3.0 |
36.3 |
n/a |
1995 |
149 |
2.9 |
51.4 |
n/a |
1996 |
149 |
2.9 |
51.4 |
n/a |
1997 |
184 |
2.0 |
92.0 |
n/a |
1998 |
176 |
2.0 |
88.0 |
n/a |
1999 |
136 |
2.0 |
68.0 |
n/a |
2000 |
116 |
4.0 |
29.0 |
n/a |
2001 |
99 |
3.0 |
33.0 |
n/a |
2002 |
100 |
5.2 |
19.2 |
n/a |
2003 |
100 |
5.2 |
19.2 |
n/a |
2004 |
61 |
6.0 |
10.2 |
91.8 |
2005 |
142 |
8.0 |
17.8 |
43 |
2006 |
170 |
7.0 |
24.3 |
17.6 |
2007 |
218 |
10.0 |
21.8 |
32.1 |
2008 |
178 |
6.0 |
29.7 |
28.7 |
2009 |
152 |
10.0 |
15.2 |
45.4 |
2010 |
146 |
8.0 |
18.2 |
0.7 |
2011 |
121 |
9.5 |
12.7 |
34.7 |
2012 |
136 |
8.0 |
17.0 |
56.6 |
2013 |
136 |
9.0 |
15.1 |
60.3 |
2014 |
126 |
8.0 |
15.7 |
18.3 |
2015 |
0 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
2016 |
0 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
2017 |
0 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
2018 |
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.