Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Frances Perkins Academy
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 2009 |
82 |
5.0 |
16.4 |
0 |
| 2010 |
111 |
11.0 |
10.0 |
n/a |
| 2011 |
149 |
15.0 |
9.9 |
87.9 |
| 2012 |
173 |
17.0 |
10.1 |
94.2 |
| 2013 |
145 |
16.0 |
9.0 |
91 |
| 2014 |
152 |
13.0 |
11.6 |
90.8 |
| 2015 |
143 |
14.0 |
10.2 |
86 |
| 2016 |
114 |
14.0 |
8.1 |
90.4 |
| 2017 |
109 |
11.9 |
9.1 |
79.8 |
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.
