Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southside Early Childhood Center
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 2001 |
143 |
9.0 |
15.9 |
71.3 |
| 2002 |
130 |
7.0 |
18.6 |
96.1 |
| 2003 |
130 |
7.0 |
18.6 |
96.1 |
| 2004 |
161 |
7.8 |
20.6 |
74.4 |
| 2005 |
165 |
8.8 |
18.8 |
76.4 |
| 2006 |
155 |
8.8 |
17.6 |
76.6 |
| 2007 |
141 |
n/a |
n/a |
80.1 |
| 2008 |
140 |
5.8 |
24.1 |
72.5 |
| 2009 |
120 |
5.0 |
24.0 |
70.7 |
| 2010 |
125 |
8.0 |
15.6 |
90.9 |
| 2011 |
127 |
7.0 |
18.1 |
91.3 |
| 2012 |
94 |
6.0 |
15.6 |
92.6 |
| 2013 |
92 |
6.0 |
15.3 |
94.6 |
| 2014 |
91 |
6.0 |
15.1 |
92.3 |
| 2015 |
0 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
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.
