Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southeast Middle School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1988 |
576 |
33.5 |
17.1 |
n/a |
1989 |
584 |
35.0 |
16.6 |
n/a |
1990 |
594 |
37.0 |
16.0 |
39.7 |
1991 |
571 |
32.4 |
17.6 |
44.3 |
1992 |
606 |
33.5 |
18.0 |
47 |
1993 |
670 |
36.5 |
18.4 |
47.3 |
1994 |
587 |
37.8 |
15.5 |
44.1 |
1995 |
587 |
37.9 |
15.5 |
57.1 |
1996 |
587 |
37.9 |
15.5 |
57.1 |
1997 |
601 |
38.0 |
15.8 |
58.4 |
1998 |
554 |
30.2 |
18.3 |
56.3 |
1999 |
533 |
22.9 |
23.3 |
67.2 |
2000 |
495 |
58.0 |
8.5 |
65.3 |
2001 |
507 |
62.0 |
8.2 |
74 |
2002 |
520 |
43.0 |
12.1 |
73.7 |
2003 |
520 |
43.0 |
12.1 |
73.7 |
2004 |
474 |
38.0 |
12.5 |
73.2 |
2005 |
438 |
38.0 |
11.5 |
75.6 |
2006 |
438 |
35.0 |
12.5 |
80.8 |
2007 |
405 |
42.0 |
9.6 |
79 |
2008 |
365 |
44.0 |
8.3 |
77.5 |
2009 |
363 |
39.0 |
9.3 |
81.8 |
2010 |
363 |
41.8 |
8.8 |
85.1 |
2011 |
350 |
28.7 |
12.1 |
85.7 |
2012 |
372 |
28.1 |
13.2 |
87.6 |
2013 |
389 |
29.4 |
13.2 |
85.3 |
2014 |
401 |
34.2 |
11.7 |
86.8 |
2015 |
387 |
32.0 |
12.0 |
84.8 |
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.