Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Baker Central School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1998 |
489 |
28.0 |
17.5 |
46.4 |
1999 |
457 |
27.5 |
16.6 |
49.7 |
2000 |
447 |
27.5 |
16.3 |
59.3 |
2001 |
484 |
27.0 |
17.9 |
62.2 |
2002 |
466 |
28.5 |
16.4 |
61.2 |
2003 |
466 |
28.5 |
16.4 |
61.2 |
2004 |
450 |
26.5 |
17.0 |
66.9 |
2005 |
486 |
26.3 |
18.5 |
66.5 |
2006 |
494 |
28.4 |
17.4 |
66 |
2007 |
458 |
28.0 |
16.4 |
64.2 |
2008 |
448 |
28.4 |
15.8 |
68.5 |
2009 |
476 |
28.1 |
16.9 |
70.2 |
2010 |
484 |
28.1 |
17.1 |
71.3 |
2011 |
470 |
27.5 |
17.0 |
71.7 |
2012 |
459 |
26.7 |
17.1 |
71.9 |
2013 |
473 |
29.8 |
15.8 |
69.1 |
2014 |
437 |
28.1 |
15.5 |
69.8 |
2015 |
422 |
29.0 |
14.5 |
72.7 |
2016 |
418 |
27.0 |
15.4 |
71.5 |
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.