Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gulfstream Middle School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2006 |
161 |
10.0 |
16.1 |
83.2 |
2007 |
308 |
19.0 |
16.2 |
87.1 |
2008 |
450 |
26.5 |
17.0 |
82.9 |
2009 |
401 |
31.6 |
15.4 |
87.5 |
2010 |
371 |
24.0 |
15.4 |
93.4 |
2011 |
342 |
26.0 |
13.1 |
86.5 |
2012 |
370 |
25.5 |
14.4 |
90.3 |
2013 |
418 |
31.0 |
13.4 |
88 |
2014 |
515 |
36.0 |
14.3 |
86 |
2015 |
525 |
36.0 |
14.5 |
86.9 |
2016 |
528 |
34.0 |
15.5 |
88.8 |
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.