Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Frederick Douglass Academy High
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2007 |
70 |
4.0 |
17.5 |
70 |
2008 |
175 |
10.0 |
17.5 |
40 |
2009 |
294 |
13.6 |
17.3 |
38.4 |
2010 |
355 |
18.0 |
19.7 |
31.8 |
2011 |
419 |
n/a |
n/a |
0 |
2012 |
440 |
12.0 |
36.6 |
99.3 |
2013 |
365 |
10.0 |
36.5 |
69.6 |
2014 |
299 |
12.3 |
24.2 |
21.7 |
2015 |
272 |
n/a |
n/a |
64.3 |
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.