Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at White County 9th Grade Academy
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2005 |
299 |
16.0 |
18.7 |
39.5 |
2006 |
291 |
16.8 |
17.3 |
40.4 |
2007 |
271 |
17.7 |
15.3 |
45 |
2008 |
288 |
17.3 |
16.6 |
45.2 |
2009 |
277 |
18.8 |
14.7 |
51.6 |
2010 |
323 |
20.3 |
15.9 |
52 |
2011 |
277 |
19.4 |
14.2 |
56.3 |
2012 |
284 |
19.3 |
14.7 |
50.4 |
2013 |
325 |
15.7 |
20.7 |
55.4 |
2014 |
319 |
17.5 |
18.2 |
55.5 |
2015 |
313 |
18.0 |
17.3 |
54.6 |
2016 |
312 |
18.0 |
17.3 |
53.2 |
2017 |
316 |
18.1 |
17.4 |
50 |
2018 |
327 |
16.4 |
19.9 |
48 |
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.