Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Richmond College Preparatory
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2007 |
38 |
2.0 |
19.0 |
92.1 |
2008 |
85 |
4.0 |
21.3 |
90.6 |
2009 |
119 |
6.0 |
19.8 |
80.7 |
2010 |
171 |
8.0 |
21.3 |
98.2 |
2011 |
219 |
n/a |
n/a |
87.2 |
2012 |
291 |
11.0 |
26.4 |
99 |
2013 |
323 |
13.0 |
24.8 |
71.8 |
2014 |
418 |
14.5 |
28.8 |
83.7 |
2015 |
444 |
15.0 |
29.6 |
27.7 |
2016 |
444 |
14.0 |
31.7 |
85.6 |
2017 |
436 |
14.0 |
31.1 |
81.2 |
2018 |
503 |
17.0 |
29.5 |
78.3 |
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.