Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Riverside Academy
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2002 |
141 |
8.0 |
17.6 |
7.8 |
2003 |
141 |
8.0 |
17.6 |
7.8 |
2004 |
138 |
8.0 |
17.3 |
1.4 |
2005 |
136 |
8.0 |
17.0 |
9.6 |
2006 |
150 |
6.0 |
25.0 |
4.7 |
2007 |
152 |
8.0 |
19.0 |
3.9 |
2008 |
160 |
11.0 |
14.5 |
0.6 |
2009 |
158 |
10.5 |
15.8 |
2.5 |
2010 |
157 |
12.0 |
13.0 |
5.9 |
2011 |
152 |
10.0 |
15.2 |
7.2 |
2012 |
131 |
9.0 |
14.5 |
14.5 |
2013 |
144 |
9.0 |
16.0 |
4.2 |
2014 |
157 |
9.0 |
17.4 |
1.9 |
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.