Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Old Donation Center
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1991 |
0 |
28.8 |
0.0 |
n/a |
1992 |
0 |
29.3 |
0.0 |
n/a |
1999 |
398 |
19.6 |
20.3 |
10.3 |
2000 |
500 |
n/a |
0.0 |
8.5 |
2001 |
500 |
42.8 |
11.7 |
7.6 |
2002 |
499 |
32.0 |
15.6 |
9.2 |
2003 |
499 |
32.0 |
15.6 |
9.2 |
2004 |
500 |
36.8 |
13.6 |
36 |
2005 |
505 |
39.8 |
12.7 |
34.1 |
2006 |
506 |
36.0 |
14.1 |
30.8 |
2007 |
505 |
44.0 |
11.5 |
38.5 |
2008 |
511 |
34.0 |
15.0 |
33.3 |
2009 |
510 |
34.0 |
15.0 |
31.4 |
2010 |
507 |
35.9 |
14.1 |
33.3 |
2011 |
501 |
34.0 |
14.7 |
27.5 |
2012 |
504 |
31.5 |
16.0 |
40.7 |
2013 |
506 |
32.0 |
15.8 |
11.5 |
2014 |
496 |
30.5 |
16.2 |
14.5 |
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.