Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Preschool-Parent Program
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 1995 |
473 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
45.2 |
| 1996 |
473 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
45.2 |
| 1997 |
520 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
56 |
| 1998 |
518 |
11.9 |
43.5 |
59.1 |
| 1999 |
618 |
12.3 |
50.2 |
66.5 |
| 2000 |
401 |
11.0 |
36.5 |
70.5 |
| 2001 |
361 |
11.6 |
31.1 |
80.6 |
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.
