Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sipsey Junior High School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1988 |
335 |
17.0 |
19.7 |
0 |
1989 |
326 |
16.0 |
20.3 |
n/a |
1990 |
353 |
15.0 |
23.5 |
0 |
1991 |
321 |
16.0 |
20.0 |
n/a |
1992 |
322 |
15.0 |
21.4 |
n/a |
1993 |
325 |
15.0 |
21.7 |
n/a |
1994 |
330 |
21.0 |
15.7 |
n/a |
1995 |
322 |
22.7 |
14.2 |
n/a |
1996 |
322 |
22.7 |
14.2 |
n/a |
1997 |
322 |
21.4 |
15.0 |
52.8 |
1998 |
341 |
21.7 |
15.7 |
45.5 |
1999 |
282 |
21.0 |
13.4 |
61.7 |
2000 |
292 |
20.2 |
14.5 |
62 |
2001 |
283 |
20.0 |
14.2 |
62.5 |
2002 |
343 |
22.9 |
15.0 |
74.6 |
2003 |
343 |
22.9 |
15.0 |
74.6 |
2004 |
320 |
24.7 |
13.0 |
78.8 |
2005 |
302 |
21.0 |
14.4 |
78.5 |
2006 |
285 |
19.0 |
15.0 |
82.1 |
2007 |
288 |
19.5 |
14.8 |
82.3 |
2008 |
316 |
19.5 |
16.2 |
85.1 |
2009 |
306 |
20.3 |
14.9 |
82.7 |
2010 |
287 |
22.5 |
12.7 |
82.9 |
2011 |
283 |
26.0 |
10.8 |
83.4 |
2012 |
256 |
27.0 |
9.4 |
84.8 |
2013 |
264 |
29.0 |
9.1 |
86 |
2014 |
273 |
18.0 |
15.1 |
80.2 |
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.