Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Middle School 571
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2005 |
204 |
n/a |
n/a |
0 |
2006 |
284 |
18.0 |
15.8 |
78.9 |
2007 |
279 |
18.0 |
15.5 |
86.4 |
2008 |
275 |
24.0 |
11.5 |
90.9 |
2009 |
249 |
22.0 |
11.3 |
85.1 |
2010 |
213 |
17.0 |
12.5 |
n/a |
2011 |
171 |
13.0 |
13.1 |
83 |
2012 |
88 |
8.0 |
11.0 |
88.6 |
2013 |
29 |
4.0 |
7.2 |
79.3 |
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.