Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brooks Academy
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1988 |
435 |
23.5 |
18.5 |
n/a |
1989 |
370 |
22.3 |
16.5 |
n/a |
1990 |
392 |
21.5 |
18.2 |
n/a |
1991 |
414 |
24.5 |
16.8 |
n/a |
1992 |
419 |
25.5 |
16.4 |
n/a |
1993 |
476 |
27.0 |
17.6 |
n/a |
1994 |
506 |
30.5 |
16.6 |
n/a |
1995 |
594 |
34.0 |
17.5 |
n/a |
1996 |
594 |
34.0 |
17.5 |
n/a |
1997 |
683 |
38.0 |
18.0 |
n/a |
1998 |
738 |
34.3 |
21.5 |
n/a |
1999 |
754 |
37.8 |
19.9 |
n/a |
2000 |
699 |
33.5 |
20.9 |
n/a |
2001 |
581 |
34.0 |
17.1 |
n/a |
2002 |
580 |
29.0 |
20.0 |
n/a |
2003 |
580 |
29.0 |
20.0 |
n/a |
2004 |
602 |
33.0 |
18.2 |
98.3 |
2005 |
605 |
31.0 |
19.5 |
99.5 |
2006 |
601 |
32.0 |
18.8 |
99.5 |
2007 |
602 |
30.0 |
20.1 |
94.5 |
2008 |
585 |
31.4 |
18.6 |
32.6 |
2009 |
478 |
30.0 |
15.9 |
98.7 |
2010 |
451 |
23.0 |
19.6 |
92.5 |
2011 |
400 |
20.0 |
20.0 |
0 |
2012 |
353 |
16.0 |
22.0 |
3.1 |
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.