Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Copper Ridge Middle School
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 2002 |
530 |
28.8 |
18.4 |
n/a |
| 2003 |
530 |
28.8 |
18.4 |
n/a |
| 2004 |
529 |
23.2 |
22.8 |
1.1 |
| 2005 |
547 |
26.3 |
20.8 |
1.3 |
| 2006 |
544 |
27.0 |
20.1 |
0.9 |
| 2007 |
474 |
23.7 |
20.0 |
1.3 |
| 2008 |
402 |
22.5 |
17.9 |
2.2 |
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.
