Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Z - Jasper Middle School
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| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 2002 |
531 |
31.5 |
16.9 |
43.1 |
| 2003 |
531 |
31.5 |
16.9 |
43.1 |
| 2004 |
558 |
35.8 |
15.6 |
49.6 |
| 2005 |
559 |
38.1 |
14.7 |
47.7 |
| 2006 |
550 |
38.0 |
14.5 |
46.2 |
| 2007 |
533 |
38.0 |
14.0 |
45.1 |
| 2008 |
515 |
38.0 |
13.6 |
43 |
| 2009 |
537 |
38.9 |
13.8 |
45.9 |
| 2010 |
534 |
36.3 |
14.7 |
49.3 |
| 2011 |
556 |
34.5 |
16.1 |
51.4 |
| 2012 |
531 |
35.0 |
15.1 |
58.4 |
| 2013 |
578 |
35.4 |
16.3 |
57.3 |
| 2014 |
546 |
32.4 |
16.8 |
53.3 |
| 2015 |
584 |
34.0 |
17.1 |
51.7 |
| 2016 |
565 |
36.0 |
15.6 |
51 |
| 2017 |
549 |
37.4 |
14.6 |
50.8 |
| 2018 |
556 |
37.8 |
14.7 |
50.2 |
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.
