Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Prospect Education Center
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2002 |
162 |
8.2 |
19.8 |
39.6 |
2003 |
162 |
8.2 |
19.8 |
39.6 |
2004 |
121 |
8.3 |
14.6 |
61.5 |
2005 |
131 |
8.4 |
15.6 |
42.9 |
2006 |
135 |
8.4 |
16.1 |
54.1 |
2007 |
156 |
7.4 |
21.1 |
49.3 |
2008 |
128 |
9.6 |
13.3 |
73.4 |
2009 |
123 |
7.9 |
12.8 |
81.3 |
2010 |
142 |
7.0 |
20.2 |
59.9 |
2011 |
160 |
n/a |
n/a |
46.9 |
2012 |
149 |
7.0 |
21.2 |
n/a |
2013 |
110 |
6.0 |
18.3 |
65.5 |
2014 |
105 |
6.0 |
17.5 |
78.1 |
2015 |
95 |
6.0 |
15.8 |
76.8 |
2016 |
77 |
6.0 |
12.8 |
74 |
2017 |
83 |
7.1 |
11.6 |
79.5 |
2018 |
78 |
8.1 |
9.6 |
76.9 |
2019 |
65 |
8.2 |
7.9 |
75.4 |
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.