Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Head Start
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2005 |
37 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
2006 |
57 |
n/a |
n/a |
0 |
2007 |
107 |
n/a |
n/a |
82.2 |
2008 |
106 |
n/a |
n/a |
85.8 |
2009 |
102 |
0.0 |
n/a |
97.1 |
2010 |
104 |
1.0 |
104.0 |
91.3 |
2011 |
104 |
n/a |
n/a |
86.5 |
2012 |
105 |
n/a |
n/a |
87.6 |
2013 |
119 |
n/a |
n/a |
68.9 |
2014 |
128 |
0.5 |
256.0 |
25.8 |
2015 |
121 |
n/a |
n/a |
69.4 |
2016 |
118 |
n/a |
n/a |
71.2 |
2017 |
119 |
n/a |
n/a |
73.1 |
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.