Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Head Start Program
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 1997 |
72 |
4.0 |
18.0 |
n/a |
| 1998 |
72 |
4.0 |
18.0 |
n/a |
| 1999 |
72 |
4.0 |
18.0 |
n/a |
| 2000 |
72 |
4.0 |
18.0 |
n/a |
| 2001 |
72 |
4.0 |
18.0 |
n/a |
| 2002 |
99 |
8.0 |
12.4 |
86.9 |
| 2003 |
99 |
8.0 |
12.4 |
86.9 |
| 2004 |
101 |
8.0 |
12.6 |
92.1 |
| 2005 |
104 |
8.0 |
13.0 |
n/a |
| 2006 |
166 |
7.9 |
21.0 |
56 |
| 2007 |
104 |
6.9 |
15.1 |
89.4 |
| 2008 |
104 |
6.9 |
15.1 |
92.3 |
| 2009 |
104 |
7.9 |
13.5 |
97.1 |
| 2010 |
104 |
7.4 |
14.0 |
97.1 |
| 2011 |
104 |
7.6 |
13.6 |
97.1 |
| 2012 |
104 |
7.6 |
13.6 |
97.1 |
| 2013 |
104 |
6.6 |
15.7 |
97.1 |
| 2014 |
104 |
6.4 |
16.2 |
97.1 |
| 2015 |
104 |
6.0 |
17.3 |
97.1 |
| 2016 |
104 |
7.0 |
14.8 |
97.1 |
| 2017 |
104 |
6.7 |
15.5 |
97.1 |
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.
