Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Midtown Community
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2002 |
78 |
5.0 |
15.6 |
26 |
2003 |
78 |
5.0 |
15.6 |
26 |
2004 |
58 |
4.0 |
14.5 |
29.3 |
2005 |
79 |
3.0 |
26.3 |
41.7 |
2006 |
56 |
3.0 |
18.7 |
0 |
2007 |
79 |
4.0 |
19.8 |
65.8 |
2008 |
45 |
3.0 |
15.0 |
71.1 |
2009 |
60 |
3.0 |
15.0 |
63.3 |
2010 |
38 |
3.0 |
12.6 |
86.8 |
2011 |
34 |
n/a |
n/a |
88.2 |
2012 |
28 |
2.0 |
14.0 |
n/a |
2013 |
18 |
1.0 |
18.0 |
83.3 |
2014 |
25 |
2.0 |
12.5 |
80 |
2015 |
24 |
2.0 |
12.0 |
87.5 |
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.