Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Prospect LC
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1988 |
77 |
12.0 |
6.4 |
0 |
1989 |
62 |
10.0 |
6.2 |
0 |
1990 |
75 |
8.0 |
9.3 |
56 |
1991 |
56 |
9.0 |
6.2 |
58.9 |
1992 |
57 |
9.0 |
6.3 |
n/a |
1993 |
67 |
9.0 |
7.4 |
73.1 |
1994 |
74 |
10.0 |
7.4 |
0 |
1995 |
100 |
10.0 |
10.0 |
0 |
1996 |
100 |
10.0 |
10.0 |
0 |
1997 |
116 |
10.0 |
11.6 |
75.9 |
1998 |
130 |
n/a |
0.0 |
n/a |
1999 |
142 |
23.0 |
6.2 |
n/a |
2000 |
150 |
23.0 |
6.5 |
93.3 |
2001 |
115 |
23.0 |
5.0 |
97.4 |
2002 |
103 |
n/a |
n/a |
83.5 |
2003 |
103 |
n/a |
n/a |
83.5 |
2004 |
96 |
19.0 |
5.1 |
59.4 |
2005 |
83 |
n/a |
n/a |
90.4 |
2006 |
82 |
12.0 |
6.8 |
91.5 |
2007 |
135 |
21.0 |
6.4 |
79.3 |
2008 |
149 |
3.0 |
49.7 |
81.2 |
2009 |
134 |
17.9 |
7.5 |
84.3 |
2010 |
111 |
19.0 |
5.8 |
88.3 |
2011 |
86 |
17.0 |
5.0 |
0 |
2012 |
215 |
19.0 |
11.3 |
29.3 |
2013 |
83 |
13.0 |
6.3 |
69.9 |
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.