Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Literacy First Charter
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2002 |
287 |
14.2 |
20.2 |
46.8 |
2003 |
287 |
14.2 |
20.2 |
46.8 |
2004 |
401 |
20.0 |
20.1 |
40.8 |
2005 |
567 |
27.0 |
21.0 |
36.2 |
2006 |
627 |
30.5 |
20.6 |
0 |
2007 |
693 |
35.0 |
19.8 |
32.8 |
2008 |
708 |
40.0 |
17.7 |
27.8 |
2009 |
735 |
37.0 |
17.9 |
32.2 |
2010 |
730 |
35.0 |
20.8 |
33.8 |
2011 |
1071 |
n/a |
n/a |
34.4 |
2012 |
1219 |
51.5 |
23.6 |
40.6 |
2013 |
1490 |
64.9 |
22.9 |
38.4 |
2014 |
1569 |
71.5 |
21.9 |
23.3 |
2015 |
1607 |
72.0 |
22.3 |
31.5 |
2016 |
1639 |
76.0 |
21.5 |
43.4 |
2017 |
1638 |
76.0 |
21.5 |
43 |
2018 |
1680 |
79.2 |
21.1 |
49.5 |
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.