Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sampson Academy
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1988 |
542 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
1989 |
546 |
n/a |
n/a |
0 |
1990 |
673 |
40.0 |
16.8 |
n/a |
1991 |
894 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
1992 |
909 |
n/a |
n/a |
75.4 |
1993 |
774 |
n/a |
0.0 |
94.6 |
1994 |
712 |
44.0 |
16.2 |
94.9 |
1995 |
763 |
41.0 |
18.6 |
78.9 |
1996 |
763 |
41.0 |
18.6 |
78.9 |
1997 |
772 |
43.0 |
18.0 |
83.6 |
1998 |
786 |
45.0 |
17.5 |
68.3 |
1999 |
808 |
42.0 |
19.2 |
74.5 |
2000 |
812 |
48.0 |
14.6 |
89.1 |
2001 |
851 |
44.6 |
19.1 |
81.6 |
2002 |
831 |
23.0 |
36.1 |
80.4 |
2003 |
831 |
23.0 |
36.1 |
80.4 |
2004 |
646 |
25.0 |
25.8 |
90.4 |
2005 |
505 |
24.0 |
21.0 |
92.1 |
2006 |
587 |
31.0 |
18.9 |
90.8 |
2007 |
473 |
24.0 |
19.7 |
87.5 |
2008 |
691 |
35.0 |
19.7 |
85.4 |
2009 |
542 |
34.0 |
15.9 |
94.8 |
2010 |
506 |
28.0 |
18.0 |
92.1 |
2011 |
363 |
24.0 |
15.1 |
86.5 |
2012 |
579 |
37.0 |
15.6 |
88.6 |
2013 |
505 |
32.0 |
15.7 |
91.9 |
2014 |
397 |
32.0 |
12.4 |
94 |
2015 |
318 |
27.0 |
11.7 |
88.7 |
2016 |
300 |
23.0 |
13.0 |
85.7 |
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.