Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alternative Learning Center West
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2006 |
86 |
8.0 |
10.8 |
47.7 |
2007 |
140 |
9.0 |
15.6 |
51.1 |
2008 |
106 |
13.0 |
8.2 |
53.8 |
2009 |
134 |
13.1 |
10.3 |
68.5 |
2010 |
115 |
12.0 |
9.5 |
86.2 |
2011 |
121 |
13.0 |
9.3 |
80.2 |
2012 |
101 |
13.0 |
7.7 |
81.2 |
2013 |
74 |
16.0 |
4.6 |
78.4 |
2014 |
52 |
13.0 |
4.0 |
76.9 |
2015 |
85 |
14.0 |
6.0 |
80 |
2016 |
39 |
13.0 |
3.0 |
59 |
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.