Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Harper-Archer Middle School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2004 |
1006 |
66.0 |
15.2 |
85.6 |
2005 |
994 |
60.0 |
16.6 |
84.6 |
2006 |
926 |
60.5 |
15.3 |
84.3 |
2007 |
796 |
58.4 |
13.6 |
90.1 |
2008 |
734 |
56.0 |
13.1 |
96 |
2009 |
647 |
54.5 |
11.9 |
97.4 |
2010 |
627 |
56.0 |
11.2 |
99.5 |
2011 |
591 |
52.0 |
11.3 |
97 |
2012 |
546 |
44.0 |
12.4 |
94 |
2013 |
567 |
42.0 |
13.5 |
97 |
2014 |
620 |
47.0 |
13.1 |
99.5 |
2015 |
667 |
47.0 |
14.1 |
100 |
2016 |
643 |
48.0 |
13.3 |
99.5 |
2017 |
780 |
52.0 |
15.0 |
100 |
2018 |
486 |
37.6 |
12.9 |
100 |
2019 |
257 |
17.4 |
14.7 |
100 |
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.