Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southside Junior High School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2012 |
269 |
19.1 |
14.0 |
62.1 |
2013 |
222 |
15.1 |
14.6 |
46.4 |
2014 |
232 |
14.2 |
16.2 |
55.2 |
2015 |
364 |
25.0 |
14.5 |
53.8 |
2016 |
409 |
28.0 |
14.6 |
61.1 |
2017 |
432 |
28.8 |
14.9 |
37.5 |
2018 |
457 |
30.8 |
14.8 |
34.1 |
2019 |
467 |
32.5 |
14.3 |
57.6 |
2020 |
487 |
37.1 |
13.0 |
58.1 |
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.