Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Merit School
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 1990 |
10 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0 |
| 1991 |
13 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
n/a |
| 1992 |
12 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
n/a |
| 1993 |
11 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
n/a |
| 1994 |
11 |
0.0 |
n/a |
n/a |
| 1995 |
12 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
n/a |
| 1996 |
12 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
n/a |
| 1997 |
10 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
n/a |
| 1998 |
8 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
n/a |
| 1999 |
10 |
2.0 |
5.0 |
n/a |
| 2000 |
7 |
2.0 |
3.5 |
n/a |
| 2001 |
12 |
2.0 |
6.0 |
n/a |
| 2002 |
19 |
2.0 |
9.5 |
31.6 |
| 2003 |
19 |
2.0 |
9.5 |
31.6 |
| 2004 |
7 |
2.0 |
3.5 |
57.1 |
| 2005 |
8 |
2.0 |
4.0 |
50 |
| 2006 |
10 |
2.0 |
5.0 |
77.8 |
| 2007 |
12 |
2.0 |
6.0 |
72.7 |
| 2008 |
11 |
2.0 |
5.5 |
0 |
| 2009 |
12 |
2.0 |
6.0 |
n/a |
| 2010 |
6 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
n/a |
| 2011 |
13 |
2.0 |
6.5 |
0 |
| 2012 |
13 |
2.0 |
6.5 |
53.8 |
| 2013 |
13 |
2.0 |
6.5 |
61.5 |
| 2014 |
11 |
n/a |
n/a |
72.7 |
| 2015 |
13 |
2.0 |
6.5 |
69.2 |
| 2016 |
8 |
1.0 |
8.0 |
50 |
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.
