Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Somavia High
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2004 |
53 |
4.0 |
13.3 |
52.8 |
2005 |
41 |
2.2 |
18.6 |
36.6 |
2006 |
35 |
2.0 |
17.5 |
54.3 |
2008 |
32 |
3.0 |
10.7 |
53.1 |
2009 |
36 |
2.0 |
18.0 |
91.7 |
2010 |
46 |
2.0 |
23.0 |
73.9 |
2011 |
47 |
n/a |
n/a |
80.9 |
2012 |
50 |
1.0 |
50.0 |
72 |
2013 |
43 |
2.0 |
21.5 |
74.4 |
2014 |
47 |
2.0 |
23.5 |
83 |
2015 |
43 |
2.0 |
21.5 |
62.8 |
2016 |
53 |
2.0 |
26.5 |
56.6 |
2017 |
30 |
1.2 |
24.5 |
66.7 |
2018 |
36 |
1.7 |
20.9 |
80.6 |
2019 |
28 |
0.2 |
127.2 |
67.9 |
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.