Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Palm Academy for Learning
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 1999 |
8 |
2.0 |
4.0 |
0 |
| 2000 |
10 |
2.4 |
4.2 |
0 |
| 2001 |
7 |
0.4 |
17.5 |
0 |
| 2002 |
9 |
0.4 |
22.5 |
0 |
| 2003 |
9 |
0.4 |
22.5 |
0 |
| 2004 |
10 |
0.4 |
25.0 |
0 |
| 2005 |
12 |
0.4 |
30.0 |
0 |
| 2006 |
11 |
0.4 |
27.5 |
0 |
| 2007 |
18 |
0.9 |
20.0 |
0 |
| 2008 |
14 |
1.0 |
14.0 |
0 |
| 2009 |
8 |
2.0 |
3.3 |
0 |
| 2010 |
13 |
0.8 |
16.2 |
n/a |
| 2011 |
19 |
n/a |
n/a |
0 |
| 2012 |
17 |
2.1 |
8.0 |
82.4 |
| 2013 |
14 |
2.1 |
6.6 |
0 |
| 2014 |
13 |
2.0 |
6.5 |
0 |
| 2015 |
9 |
2.0 |
4.5 |
33.3 |
| 2016 |
18 |
2.0 |
9.0 |
22.2 |
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.
