Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alger Middle School
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 2006 |
308 |
21.3 |
14.5 |
90.7 |
| 2007 |
613 |
31.9 |
19.2 |
93.9 |
| 2008 |
519 |
32.0 |
16.2 |
96.3 |
| 2009 |
510 |
31.0 |
16.5 |
98.3 |
| 2010 |
523 |
33.0 |
15.8 |
111.5 |
| 2011 |
371 |
23.5 |
15.7 |
93.8 |
| 2012 |
377 |
27.6 |
13.6 |
93.1 |
| 2013 |
335 |
35.6 |
9.4 |
86 |
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.
