Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Barack Obama Charter
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2010 |
268 |
11.5 |
23.3 |
86.9 |
2011 |
287 |
n/a |
n/a |
87.1 |
2012 |
340 |
12.0 |
28.3 |
n/a |
2013 |
333 |
11.0 |
30.2 |
92.2 |
2014 |
358 |
12.0 |
29.8 |
89.4 |
2015 |
356 |
12.0 |
29.6 |
91.6 |
2016 |
315 |
12.0 |
26.2 |
89.5 |
2017 |
355 |
13.0 |
27.3 |
91 |
2018 |
438 |
16.0 |
27.3 |
89.3 |
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.