Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at University Preparatory
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2005 |
255 |
13.0 |
19.6 |
17.2 |
2006 |
379 |
18.8 |
20.2 |
20 |
2007 |
477 |
22.8 |
20.9 |
19 |
2008 |
515 |
32.4 |
15.9 |
25.2 |
2009 |
677 |
32.4 |
18.3 |
20.1 |
2010 |
776 |
31.8 |
24.3 |
22.2 |
2011 |
817 |
n/a |
n/a |
25.6 |
2012 |
865 |
38.4 |
22.5 |
n/a |
2013 |
913 |
39.6 |
23.0 |
18.1 |
2014 |
943 |
40.6 |
23.2 |
15.3 |
2015 |
939 |
42.0 |
22.3 |
13.8 |
2016 |
967 |
43.0 |
22.4 |
14.6 |
2017 |
987 |
45.1 |
21.8 |
16.4 |
2018 |
975 |
45.1 |
21.5 |
16.2 |
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.