Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cave City Intermediate School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2009 |
217 |
25.0 |
8.7 |
62.7 |
2010 |
204 |
17.2 |
10.2 |
70.1 |
2011 |
206 |
14.3 |
14.3 |
70.9 |
2012 |
187 |
11.9 |
15.6 |
72.7 |
2013 |
211 |
14.8 |
14.2 |
77.7 |
2014 |
210 |
15.9 |
13.1 |
73.8 |
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.