Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gateway to College Academy
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2006 |
71 |
3.0 |
23.7 |
0 |
2007 |
117 |
5.0 |
23.4 |
19.1 |
2008 |
115 |
4.5 |
25.6 |
11.5 |
2009 |
98 |
4.0 |
24.5 |
16.8 |
2010 |
104 |
4.0 |
26.0 |
20.2 |
2011 |
96 |
4.0 |
24.0 |
31.3 |
2012 |
106 |
4.5 |
23.5 |
27.4 |
2013 |
104 |
5.0 |
20.8 |
34.6 |
2014 |
91 |
4.5 |
20.2 |
26.4 |
2015 |
86 |
4.0 |
21.5 |
27.9 |
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.