Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at School Readiness
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2009 |
54 |
0.0 |
n/a |
53.7 |
2010 |
54 |
n/a |
n/a |
48.1 |
2011 |
53 |
n/a |
n/a |
66 |
2012 |
51 |
n/a |
n/a |
62.7 |
2013 |
54 |
n/a |
n/a |
37 |
2014 |
54 |
n/a |
n/a |
50 |
2015 |
85 |
n/a |
n/a |
64.7 |
2016 |
90 |
0.0 |
n/a |
61.1 |
2017 |
84 |
0.5 |
168.0 |
45.2 |
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.