Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chelsea Intermediate School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1992 |
610 |
34.0 |
17.9 |
n/a |
1993 |
634 |
35.0 |
18.1 |
n/a |
1994 |
627 |
38.0 |
16.5 |
n/a |
1995 |
642 |
38.0 |
16.9 |
n/a |
1996 |
642 |
38.0 |
16.9 |
n/a |
1997 |
630 |
38.5 |
16.4 |
17.9 |
1998 |
654 |
40.2 |
16.3 |
18.2 |
1999 |
668 |
43.0 |
15.5 |
22.9 |
2000 |
709 |
48.0 |
14.8 |
18.6 |
2001 |
754 |
48.0 |
15.7 |
16.5 |
2002 |
919 |
57.5 |
16.0 |
16.9 |
2003 |
919 |
57.5 |
16.0 |
16.9 |
2004 |
1014 |
66.0 |
15.4 |
18.7 |
2005 |
757 |
49.7 |
15.2 |
14.5 |
2006 |
862 |
56.0 |
15.4 |
15.2 |
2007 |
308 |
16.7 |
18.4 |
9.8 |
2008 |
525 |
27.1 |
19.4 |
15.2 |
2009 |
583 |
31.1 |
18.6 |
11.8 |
2010 |
615 |
26.8 |
22.8 |
15.7 |
2011 |
652 |
34.7 |
18.7 |
18.4 |
2012 |
648 |
34.3 |
18.8 |
20.5 |
2013 |
701 |
37.6 |
18.6 |
18 |
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.