Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Steps Community Day
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1998 |
18 |
4.5 |
4.0 |
0 |
1999 |
20 |
6.0 |
3.3 |
0 |
2000 |
23 |
4.0 |
5.8 |
0 |
2001 |
29 |
5.6 |
5.2 |
0 |
2002 |
45 |
6.6 |
6.8 |
0 |
2003 |
45 |
6.6 |
6.8 |
0 |
2004 |
80 |
7.6 |
10.5 |
0 |
2005 |
76 |
11.0 |
6.9 |
0 |
2006 |
69 |
12.0 |
5.8 |
0 |
2007 |
76 |
8.9 |
8.5 |
96.1 |
2008 |
67 |
9.5 |
7.1 |
91 |
2009 |
46 |
8.6 |
4.3 |
52.2 |
2010 |
76 |
9.0 |
8.4 |
68.4 |
2011 |
67 |
n/a |
n/a |
74.6 |
2012 |
59 |
8.1 |
7.2 |
76.3 |
2013 |
41 |
9.0 |
4.5 |
73.2 |
2014 |
38 |
6.4 |
5.9 |
78.9 |
2015 |
24 |
4.0 |
6.0 |
83.3 |
2016 |
24 |
4.0 |
6.0 |
87.5 |
2017 |
17 |
4.0 |
4.2 |
82.4 |
2018 |
19 |
4.0 |
4.7 |
84.2 |
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.