Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Roosevelt Middle School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1994 |
599 |
41.7 |
14.4 |
60.9 |
1995 |
697 |
45.2 |
15.4 |
67.4 |
1996 |
697 |
45.2 |
15.4 |
67.4 |
1997 |
678 |
50.5 |
13.4 |
57.1 |
1998 |
664 |
50.0 |
13.3 |
47.6 |
1999 |
649 |
47.3 |
13.7 |
70.4 |
2000 |
642 |
51.7 |
12.4 |
65.6 |
2001 |
586 |
48.2 |
12.2 |
n/a |
2002 |
698 |
51.0 |
13.7 |
76.8 |
2003 |
698 |
51.0 |
13.7 |
76.8 |
2004 |
689 |
54.5 |
12.6 |
78.2 |
2005 |
702 |
38.0 |
18.5 |
n/a |
2006 |
667 |
38.1 |
17.5 |
66.1 |
2007 |
608 |
41.1 |
14.8 |
76.6 |
2008 |
541 |
44.0 |
12.3 |
74.7 |
2009 |
477 |
42.9 |
12.3 |
83.2 |
2010 |
442 |
37.9 |
11.6 |
86.4 |
2011 |
429 |
35.2 |
12.1 |
82.1 |
2012 |
442 |
32.7 |
13.5 |
89.6 |
2013 |
427 |
28.4 |
15.0 |
89 |
2014 |
394 |
31.6 |
12.4 |
85.8 |
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.