Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Calderwood Alternative School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2006 |
21 |
2.0 |
10.5 |
n/a |
2007 |
44 |
3.0 |
14.7 |
61.4 |
2008 |
53 |
5.0 |
10.6 |
81.1 |
2009 |
69 |
6.5 |
10.6 |
60.9 |
2010 |
69 |
8.5 |
8.1 |
78.3 |
2011 |
71 |
6.0 |
11.8 |
66.2 |
2012 |
52 |
8.0 |
6.5 |
76.9 |
2013 |
54 |
6.0 |
9.0 |
74.1 |
2014 |
40 |
6.0 |
6.6 |
82.5 |
2015 |
35 |
4.0 |
8.7 |
n/a |
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.