Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John Adams Academy
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2012 |
559 |
23.6 |
23.6 |
n/a |
2013 |
659 |
26.8 |
24.5 |
6.7 |
2014 |
770 |
30.9 |
24.8 |
8.2 |
2015 |
880 |
36.0 |
24.4 |
6.6 |
2016 |
1235 |
56.0 |
22.0 |
9.1 |
2017 |
1293 |
59.1 |
21.8 |
14.7 |
2018 |
1385 |
61.1 |
22.6 |
27.9 |
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.