Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Options PCS
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2000 |
98 |
n/a |
0.0 |
n/a |
2002 |
147 |
n/a |
n/a |
87.1 |
2003 |
147 |
n/a |
n/a |
87.1 |
2004 |
183 |
15.0 |
12.2 |
n/a |
2005 |
218 |
23.0 |
9.5 |
87.2 |
2006 |
239 |
23.0 |
10.4 |
n/a |
2007 |
218 |
32.0 |
6.8 |
82.6 |
2008 |
297 |
n/a |
n/a |
86.9 |
2009 |
328 |
54.0 |
6.1 |
82.6 |
2010 |
319 |
61.0 |
5.2 |
84 |
2011 |
373 |
64.0 |
5.8 |
66.8 |
2012 |
361 |
66.0 |
5.4 |
88.6 |
2013 |
415 |
68.0 |
6.1 |
98.1 |
2014 |
376 |
55.0 |
6.8 |
99.2 |
2015 |
268 |
43.0 |
6.2 |
100 |
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.