Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nashua-Plainfield Middle School
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 1998 |
142 |
8.3 |
17.1 |
20.4 |
| 1999 |
150 |
9.5 |
15.8 |
25.3 |
| 2000 |
133 |
9.3 |
14.3 |
28.6 |
| 2001 |
138 |
10.0 |
13.8 |
24.6 |
| 2002 |
116 |
8.3 |
14.0 |
30.2 |
| 2003 |
116 |
8.3 |
14.0 |
30.2 |
| 2004 |
125 |
8.5 |
14.7 |
31.2 |
| 2005 |
245 |
16.5 |
14.8 |
33.5 |
| 2006 |
242 |
15.2 |
15.9 |
31 |
| 2007 |
234 |
16.8 |
13.9 |
34.6 |
| 2008 |
231 |
15.9 |
14.5 |
32.9 |
| 2009 |
234 |
15.0 |
15.6 |
33.3 |
| 2010 |
190 |
17.4 |
10.9 |
39.5 |
| 2011 |
184 |
12.8 |
14.2 |
40.8 |
| 2012 |
176 |
12.1 |
14.4 |
37.5 |
| 2013 |
171 |
11.7 |
14.6 |
34.5 |
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.
