Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Headstart
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1990 |
542 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
1991 |
562 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
n/a |
1992 |
530 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
n/a |
1993 |
479 |
n/a |
0.0 |
n/a |
1994 |
434 |
1.5 |
289.3 |
n/a |
1997 |
532 |
1.4 |
380.0 |
n/a |
1998 |
581 |
1.2 |
484.2 |
n/a |
1999 |
572 |
3.2 |
178.8 |
n/a |
2000 |
459 |
1.2 |
382.5 |
n/a |
2001 |
433 |
n/a |
0.0 |
n/a |
2002 |
586 |
1.0 |
588.0 |
25.3 |
2003 |
586 |
1.0 |
588.0 |
25.3 |
2004 |
467 |
0.6 |
778.3 |
27.6 |
2005 |
476 |
0.7 |
680.0 |
n/a |
2006 |
695 |
1.4 |
496.4 |
14 |
2007 |
353 |
n/a |
n/a |
65.7 |
2008 |
416 |
0.6 |
693.3 |
52.2 |
2009 |
413 |
0.6 |
688.3 |
76.5 |
2010 |
442 |
0.1 |
4420.0 |
44.8 |
2011 |
402 |
11.2 |
35.8 |
80.8 |
2012 |
386 |
10.0 |
38.6 |
30.8 |
2013 |
320 |
8.0 |
40.0 |
50.9 |
2014 |
313 |
9.2 |
34.0 |
98.4 |
2015 |
371 |
n/a |
n/a |
60.9 |
2016 |
367 |
n/a |
n/a |
61.6 |
2017 |
220 |
n/a |
n/a |
1.8 |
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.