Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Three Rivers Charter
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2012 |
69 |
3.0 |
23.0 |
95.7 |
2013 |
99 |
4.0 |
24.7 |
38.4 |
2014 |
102 |
4.0 |
25.5 |
53.9 |
2015 |
109 |
4.0 |
27.2 |
51.4 |
2016 |
119 |
4.0 |
29.7 |
68.1 |
2017 |
116 |
4.2 |
27.6 |
61.2 |
2018 |
114 |
5.0 |
22.8 |
71.1 |
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.