Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Burlington Alternative School
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 1988 |
126 |
5.0 |
25.2 |
7.9 |
| 1989 |
131 |
0.6 |
218.3 |
13 |
| 1990 |
143 |
6.0 |
23.8 |
0 |
| 1991 |
151 |
6.0 |
25.1 |
5.3 |
| 1992 |
146 |
7.0 |
20.8 |
2.1 |
| 1993 |
132 |
7.0 |
18.9 |
12.9 |
| 1994 |
115 |
6.2 |
18.5 |
5.2 |
| 1995 |
109 |
5.8 |
18.8 |
12.8 |
| 1996 |
109 |
5.8 |
18.8 |
12.8 |
| 1997 |
163 |
6.3 |
25.9 |
19.6 |
| 1998 |
108 |
23.0 |
4.7 |
27.8 |
| 1999 |
70 |
8.0 |
8.8 |
41.4 |
| 2000 |
33 |
3.1 |
10.6 |
42.4 |
| 2001 |
59 |
2.0 |
29.5 |
37.3 |
| 2002 |
103 |
3.0 |
34.3 |
19.4 |
| 2003 |
103 |
3.0 |
34.3 |
19.4 |
| 2004 |
98 |
2.0 |
49.0 |
45.9 |
| 2005 |
107 |
2.0 |
53.5 |
18.7 |
| 2006 |
94 |
2.0 |
47.0 |
43.6 |
| 2007 |
97 |
2.3 |
42.2 |
47.4 |
| 2008 |
114 |
4.0 |
28.5 |
51.8 |
| 2009 |
153 |
4.0 |
38.3 |
49 |
| 2010 |
147 |
4.4 |
33.4 |
66.7 |
| 2011 |
106 |
4.5 |
23.5 |
77.4 |
| 2012 |
113 |
3.0 |
37.6 |
83.2 |
| 2013 |
101 |
3.0 |
33.6 |
80.2 |
| 2014 |
112 |
3.0 |
37.3 |
87.5 |
| 2015 |
116 |
3.0 |
38.6 |
81.9 |
| 2016 |
147 |
4.0 |
36.7 |
79.6 |
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.
