Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sherwood Montessori
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2011 |
97 |
n/a |
n/a |
0 |
2012 |
118 |
5.6 |
21.0 |
7.6 |
2013 |
138 |
4.6 |
30.0 |
8 |
2014 |
168 |
6.6 |
25.4 |
25 |
2015 |
145 |
7.0 |
20.7 |
24.1 |
2016 |
153 |
7.0 |
21.8 |
32 |
2017 |
138 |
6.6 |
20.9 |
23.2 |
2018 |
161 |
6.6 |
24.3 |
44.1 |
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.