Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at New City
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2001 |
80 |
4.0 |
20.0 |
88.2 |
2002 |
118 |
6.0 |
19.7 |
72 |
2003 |
118 |
6.0 |
19.7 |
72 |
2004 |
145 |
9.0 |
16.1 |
72.4 |
2005 |
171 |
10.0 |
17.1 |
69.9 |
2006 |
181 |
9.3 |
19.5 |
71.3 |
2007 |
196 |
10.3 |
19.0 |
71.8 |
2008 |
321 |
22.9 |
14.0 |
70.1 |
2009 |
510 |
24.6 |
18.1 |
67.1 |
2010 |
471 |
23.5 |
20.0 |
79.6 |
2011 |
571 |
n/a |
n/a |
66 |
2012 |
502 |
22.9 |
21.9 |
n/a |
2013 |
433 |
16.0 |
27.0 |
76 |
2014 |
428 |
16.0 |
26.7 |
83.9 |
2015 |
422 |
16.0 |
26.3 |
78.9 |
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.