Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Fork Middle
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2002 |
189 |
8.0 |
23.6 |
54.5 |
2003 |
189 |
8.0 |
23.6 |
54.5 |
2004 |
158 |
7.0 |
22.6 |
59.9 |
2005 |
149 |
7.0 |
21.3 |
57.4 |
2006 |
145 |
7.0 |
20.7 |
75.4 |
2007 |
157 |
7.8 |
20.1 |
72.7 |
2008 |
135 |
7.0 |
19.3 |
71.1 |
2009 |
149 |
7.9 |
18.6 |
67.1 |
2010 |
119 |
6.0 |
19.6 |
73.9 |
2011 |
135 |
n/a |
n/a |
69.6 |
2012 |
133 |
6.0 |
21.8 |
n/a |
2013 |
116 |
4.8 |
23.8 |
80.2 |
2014 |
117 |
4.0 |
29.2 |
78.6 |
2015 |
110 |
5.0 |
22.0 |
79.1 |
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.