Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Polaris Evening Program
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1994 |
40 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0 |
1995 |
166 |
3.0 |
55.3 |
0 |
1996 |
166 |
3.0 |
55.3 |
0 |
1997 |
136 |
5.0 |
27.2 |
0 |
1998 |
145 |
2.6 |
55.8 |
0 |
1999 |
120 |
3.5 |
34.3 |
0 |
2000 |
140 |
3.0 |
46.7 |
0 |
2001 |
133 |
9.1 |
14.6 |
0 |
2002 |
143 |
8.1 |
17.7 |
0 |
2003 |
143 |
8.1 |
17.7 |
0 |
2004 |
197 |
21.2 |
9.3 |
0 |
2005 |
172 |
10.9 |
15.8 |
0 |
2006 |
188 |
14.6 |
12.9 |
0 |
2007 |
230 |
20.3 |
11.3 |
0 |
2008 |
285 |
25.8 |
11.0 |
0 |
2009 |
323 |
11.4 |
28.3 |
0 |
2010 |
263 |
9.5 |
27.6 |
28.5 |
2011 |
239 |
6.0 |
39.8 |
38.5 |
2012 |
202 |
11.8 |
17.1 |
33.7 |
2013 |
0 |
5.6 |
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.