Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School)
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2012 |
177 |
5.0 |
35.4 |
98.3 |
2013 |
242 |
6.6 |
36.6 |
65.3 |
2014 |
310 |
10.0 |
31.0 |
54.8 |
2015 |
362 |
12.0 |
30.1 |
52.2 |
2016 |
417 |
15.0 |
27.8 |
51.1 |
2017 |
476 |
13.0 |
36.6 |
46.4 |
2018 |
544 |
20.0 |
27.2 |
46.5 |
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.