Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Manchester Preschool Center
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 1997 |
34 |
2.9 |
11.7 |
n/a |
| 1998 |
33 |
1.8 |
18.3 |
n/a |
| 1999 |
38 |
2.8 |
13.6 |
n/a |
| 2000 |
58 |
3.4 |
17.1 |
n/a |
| 2001 |
60 |
5.0 |
12.0 |
n/a |
| 2002 |
60 |
6.8 |
8.8 |
0 |
| 2003 |
60 |
6.8 |
8.8 |
0 |
| 2004 |
42 |
3.6 |
11.7 |
0 |
| 2005 |
47 |
3.3 |
14.2 |
n/a |
| 2006 |
64 |
2.4 |
26.7 |
1.6 |
| 2007 |
47 |
3.2 |
14.7 |
n/a |
| 2008 |
46 |
3.2 |
14.4 |
2.2 |
| 2010 |
185 |
n/a |
n/a |
14.1 |
| 2011 |
184 |
12.5 |
14.6 |
82.1 |
| 2012 |
194 |
12.1 |
16.0 |
84 |
| 2013 |
192 |
11.1 |
17.2 |
82.8 |
| 2014 |
191 |
11.9 |
16.0 |
82.2 |
| 2015 |
165 |
11.0 |
15.0 |
79.4 |
| 2016 |
186 |
11.0 |
16.9 |
70.4 |
| 2017 |
179 |
13.2 |
13.5 |
86.6 |
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.
