Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Okeechobee Youth Development Center
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1993 |
115 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0 |
1994 |
130 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0 |
1995 |
129 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0 |
1996 |
129 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0 |
1997 |
129 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
55.8 |
1998 |
142 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
47.9 |
1999 |
145 |
11.0 |
13.2 |
94.5 |
2000 |
158 |
11.0 |
14.4 |
98.1 |
2001 |
144 |
10.0 |
14.4 |
97.9 |
2002 |
143 |
7.0 |
20.4 |
97.9 |
2003 |
143 |
7.0 |
20.4 |
97.9 |
2004 |
142 |
9.0 |
15.8 |
96.5 |
2005 |
146 |
6.0 |
24.3 |
97.9 |
2006 |
126 |
9.0 |
14.0 |
97.6 |
2007 |
114 |
9.0 |
12.7 |
98.2 |
2008 |
136 |
7.5 |
18.1 |
97.8 |
2009 |
138 |
13.5 |
10.2 |
97.8 |
2010 |
125 |
11.5 |
10.8 |
97.6 |
2011 |
100 |
6.1 |
16.2 |
97 |
2012 |
116 |
6.7 |
17.1 |
97.4 |
2013 |
107 |
10.0 |
10.7 |
97.2 |
2014 |
49 |
7.0 |
7.0 |
93.9 |
2015 |
128 |
9.0 |
14.2 |
0 |
2016 |
124 |
10.0 |
12.4 |
97.6 |
2017 |
122 |
11.0 |
11.0 |
97.5 |
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.