Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Space Technology And Arts Academy (Star Academy)
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2008 |
112 |
10.4 |
10.8 |
56.3 |
2009 |
238 |
9.4 |
25.3 |
63.4 |
2010 |
353 |
21.7 |
16.2 |
70 |
2011 |
429 |
29.4 |
14.5 |
71.3 |
2012 |
446 |
30.4 |
14.6 |
73.3 |
2013 |
449 |
34.3 |
13.0 |
70.8 |
2014 |
394 |
36.3 |
10.8 |
78.4 |
2015 |
360 |
36.0 |
10.0 |
82.8 |
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.