Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Summit Public School: Tahoma
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2012 |
104 |
6.0 |
17.3 |
97.1 |
2013 |
198 |
11.0 |
18.0 |
49.5 |
2014 |
277 |
16.0 |
17.3 |
48 |
2015 |
326 |
17.0 |
19.1 |
47.2 |
2016 |
275 |
13.0 |
21.1 |
48.7 |
2017 |
301 |
10.0 |
30.1 |
42.2 |
2018 |
342 |
17.0 |
20.1 |
31.6 |
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.