Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Challenger Learning
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1993 |
76 |
2.0 |
38.0 |
0 |
1994 |
61 |
2.0 |
30.5 |
0 |
1995 |
83 |
2.0 |
41.5 |
3.6 |
1996 |
83 |
2.0 |
41.5 |
3.6 |
1997 |
83 |
2.0 |
41.5 |
0 |
1998 |
91 |
2.0 |
45.5 |
4.4 |
1999 |
102 |
2.0 |
51.0 |
0 |
2000 |
96 |
2.0 |
48.0 |
14.6 |
2001 |
97 |
2.0 |
48.5 |
9.3 |
2002 |
100 |
1.0 |
100.0 |
7 |
2003 |
100 |
1.0 |
100.0 |
7 |
2004 |
97 |
2.0 |
48.5 |
8.2 |
2005 |
122 |
2.0 |
61.0 |
13.1 |
2006 |
152 |
2.0 |
76.0 |
6.6 |
2007 |
142 |
3.0 |
47.3 |
15.3 |
2008 |
139 |
3.0 |
46.3 |
36.6 |
2009 |
127 |
3.0 |
42.3 |
42.1 |
2010 |
147 |
3.0 |
49.0 |
61.7 |
2011 |
157 |
3.0 |
52.3 |
67.5 |
2012 |
201 |
8.0 |
25.1 |
57.7 |
2013 |
222 |
8.0 |
27.7 |
68 |
2014 |
255 |
9.0 |
28.3 |
64.3 |
2015 |
0 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
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.