Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Greenville Middle School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2000 |
478 |
30.0 |
15.9 |
93.1 |
2001 |
427 |
33.0 |
12.9 |
96.7 |
2002 |
400 |
34.0 |
11.8 |
97 |
2003 |
400 |
34.0 |
11.8 |
97 |
2004 |
371 |
32.5 |
11.4 |
97 |
2005 |
385 |
32.0 |
12.0 |
98.2 |
2006 |
371 |
32.0 |
11.6 |
98.6 |
2007 |
361 |
32.0 |
11.3 |
97.8 |
2008 |
324 |
31.0 |
10.5 |
98.1 |
2009 |
319 |
27.5 |
11.6 |
98.4 |
2010 |
305 |
24.0 |
12.7 |
96.7 |
2011 |
305 |
27.0 |
11.2 |
76.7 |
2012 |
276 |
26.5 |
10.4 |
76.8 |
2013 |
261 |
22.0 |
11.8 |
87.7 |
2014 |
286 |
20.8 |
13.7 |
87.8 |
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.