Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dalton Middle School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2001 |
1166 |
77.5 |
15.0 |
50.1 |
2002 |
1226 |
78.0 |
15.7 |
54.7 |
2003 |
1226 |
78.0 |
15.7 |
54.7 |
2004 |
1283 |
82.5 |
15.6 |
56.9 |
2005 |
1310 |
85.0 |
15.4 |
67.7 |
2006 |
1314 |
88.0 |
14.9 |
72.1 |
2007 |
1312 |
89.0 |
14.7 |
63.4 |
2008 |
1374 |
92.0 |
14.9 |
71.6 |
2009 |
1411 |
98.0 |
14.4 |
71.6 |
2010 |
1447 |
97.5 |
14.8 |
75.3 |
2011 |
1524 |
100.8 |
15.1 |
75.1 |
2012 |
1623 |
105.8 |
15.3 |
76.8 |
2013 |
1677 |
111.8 |
15.0 |
79.7 |
2014 |
1697 |
122.4 |
13.8 |
80.1 |
2015 |
1727 |
121.0 |
14.2 |
77.8 |
2016 |
1751 |
121.0 |
14.4 |
80.3 |
2017 |
1778 |
126.3 |
14.0 |
77.1 |
2018 |
1803 |
130.3 |
13.8 |
78.9 |
2019 |
1772 |
133.9 |
13.2 |
77.2 |
2020 |
1792 |
134.4 |
13.3 |
71.1 |
2021 |
1759 |
127.7 |
13.7 |
85.4 |
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.