Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kepler Neighborhood
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2014 |
199 |
10.7 |
18.5 |
75.4 |
2015 |
241 |
14.0 |
17.2 |
68.5 |
2016 |
309 |
16.0 |
19.3 |
57 |
2017 |
386 |
19.2 |
20.1 |
51.6 |
2018 |
465 |
13.4 |
34.4 |
54.2 |
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.