Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Public Safety Academy
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2006 |
92 |
4.8 |
19.2 |
0 |
2007 |
129 |
4.0 |
32.3 |
0 |
2008 |
219 |
10.0 |
21.9 |
60.3 |
2009 |
261 |
10.0 |
23.7 |
62.5 |
2010 |
190 |
13.3 |
14.2 |
n/a |
2011 |
133 |
n/a |
n/a |
0 |
2012 |
399 |
13.4 |
29.7 |
n/a |
2013 |
381 |
15.1 |
25.1 |
71.9 |
2014 |
386 |
18.0 |
21.4 |
77.7 |
2015 |
379 |
18.0 |
21.0 |
71 |
2016 |
410 |
18.0 |
22.7 |
76.1 |
2017 |
425 |
17.0 |
25.0 |
72.2 |
2018 |
425 |
16.0 |
26.5 |
87.1 |
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.