Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hot Springs Intermediate School
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 2010 |
547 |
49.1 |
12.4 |
79.5 |
| 2011 |
543 |
37.6 |
14.4 |
80.5 |
| 2012 |
573 |
39.2 |
14.6 |
79.8 |
| 2013 |
554 |
38.3 |
14.4 |
71.3 |
| 2014 |
574 |
42.4 |
13.5 |
81.5 |
| 2015 |
526 |
41.0 |
12.8 |
85.9 |
| 2016 |
521 |
44.0 |
11.8 |
83.1 |
| 2017 |
519 |
46.4 |
11.1 |
32.4 |
| 2018 |
490 |
41.5 |
11.8 |
54.3 |
| 2019 |
239 |
17.9 |
13.3 |
100 |
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.
