Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Metter Intermediate School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2002 |
277 |
14.8 |
18.7 |
72.9 |
2003 |
277 |
14.8 |
18.7 |
72.9 |
2004 |
281 |
14.2 |
19.8 |
69 |
2005 |
274 |
16.7 |
16.4 |
73.5 |
2006 |
253 |
16.8 |
15.1 |
68.5 |
2007 |
268 |
17.1 |
15.7 |
69.7 |
2008 |
280 |
17.9 |
15.6 |
68 |
2009 |
298 |
20.7 |
14.4 |
64.4 |
2010 |
292 |
19.7 |
14.8 |
70.5 |
2011 |
287 |
20.2 |
14.2 |
74.6 |
2012 |
307 |
19.5 |
15.7 |
75.2 |
2013 |
335 |
20.0 |
16.7 |
74 |
2014 |
353 |
21.5 |
16.4 |
74.5 |
2015 |
470 |
26.0 |
18.0 |
76.4 |
2016 |
496 |
25.0 |
19.8 |
77.6 |
2017 |
498 |
26.3 |
18.9 |
90 |
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.