Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Gadsden High School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2004 |
1170 |
69.0 |
17.0 |
70.4 |
2005 |
1114 |
63.0 |
17.7 |
66.1 |
2006 |
1118 |
67.0 |
16.7 |
69.1 |
2007 |
1134 |
56.0 |
20.3 |
70.3 |
2008 |
1088 |
62.0 |
17.5 |
66.9 |
2009 |
1064 |
59.0 |
20.1 |
87.5 |
2010 |
917 |
53.0 |
17.3 |
81.4 |
2011 |
875 |
50.0 |
17.5 |
73.5 |
2012 |
868 |
44.0 |
19.7 |
76.5 |
2013 |
841 |
43.0 |
19.5 |
71 |
2014 |
835 |
50.0 |
16.7 |
44.8 |
2015 |
849 |
44.0 |
19.2 |
58.4 |
2016 |
834 |
44.0 |
18.9 |
65.8 |
2017 |
794 |
47.0 |
16.8 |
71 |
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.