Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2004 |
59 |
4.0 |
14.8 |
94.9 |
2005 |
121 |
7.0 |
17.3 |
96.7 |
2006 |
156 |
9.0 |
17.3 |
98.1 |
2007 |
176 |
10.0 |
17.6 |
96.6 |
2008 |
192 |
12.0 |
16.0 |
89.6 |
2009 |
207 |
12.0 |
14.8 |
98.6 |
2010 |
220 |
13.0 |
16.9 |
95.5 |
2011 |
225 |
n/a |
n/a |
91.6 |
2012 |
255 |
14.5 |
17.5 |
n/a |
2013 |
270 |
13.0 |
20.7 |
98.9 |
2014 |
296 |
14.0 |
21.1 |
99 |
2015 |
321 |
15.0 |
21.4 |
99.1 |
2016 |
350 |
15.0 |
23.3 |
99.1 |
2017 |
368 |
16.0 |
23.0 |
99.2 |
2018 |
395 |
17.0 |
23.2 |
99.2 |
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.