Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Edward B. Cole Academy
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2004 |
106 |
6.0 |
17.7 |
88.7 |
2005 |
189 |
9.0 |
21.0 |
82.5 |
2006 |
273 |
15.0 |
18.2 |
87.2 |
2007 |
280 |
15.0 |
18.7 |
85.8 |
2008 |
295 |
15.0 |
19.7 |
86.4 |
2009 |
325 |
16.0 |
17.1 |
88.9 |
2010 |
337 |
15.0 |
22.4 |
91.7 |
2011 |
339 |
n/a |
n/a |
92 |
2012 |
378 |
16.0 |
23.6 |
n/a |
2013 |
359 |
15.0 |
23.9 |
98.6 |
2014 |
378 |
15.0 |
25.2 |
94.4 |
2015 |
401 |
16.0 |
25.0 |
94.8 |
2016 |
433 |
16.0 |
27.0 |
98.2 |
2017 |
403 |
16.0 |
25.1 |
97.5 |
2018 |
391 |
16.0 |
24.4 |
95.4 |
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.