Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Francis Marion Military Academy
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2009 |
51 |
2.2 |
25.5 |
33.3 |
2010 |
119 |
5.0 |
23.8 |
50.4 |
2011 |
178 |
15.0 |
11.8 |
42.7 |
2012 |
170 |
21.0 |
8.0 |
47.1 |
2013 |
166 |
25.0 |
6.6 |
55.4 |
2014 |
155 |
15.0 |
10.3 |
60 |
2015 |
111 |
10.0 |
11.1 |
61.3 |
2016 |
98 |
6.0 |
16.3 |
73.5 |
2017 |
180 |
12.0 |
15.0 |
73.9 |
2018 |
150 |
21.0 |
7.1 |
72 |
2019 |
170 |
7.0 |
24.2 |
74.7 |
2020 |
182 |
15.0 |
12.1 |
72 |
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.