Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Norton Science and Language Academy
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2008 |
0 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
2009 |
191 |
12.0 |
14.7 |
84.3 |
2010 |
339 |
15.0 |
22.6 |
77 |
2011 |
453 |
n/a |
n/a |
76.4 |
2012 |
522 |
21.0 |
24.8 |
71.5 |
2013 |
586 |
23.5 |
24.9 |
63.8 |
2014 |
670 |
26.5 |
25.2 |
63 |
2015 |
714 |
29.0 |
24.6 |
69.2 |
2016 |
744 |
30.0 |
24.8 |
76.1 |
2017 |
785 |
30.6 |
25.5 |
74.4 |
2018 |
782 |
33.5 |
23.3 |
74.9 |
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.