Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Exira/EHK Middle School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2012 |
178 |
7.6 |
23.2 |
37.1 |
2013 |
176 |
7.9 |
22.2 |
39.2 |
2014 |
172 |
9.8 |
17.4 |
45.3 |
2015 |
170 |
12.0 |
14.1 |
44.1 |
2016 |
172 |
10.0 |
17.2 |
43 |
2017 |
163 |
10.9 |
14.9 |
47.2 |
2018 |
166 |
12.1 |
13.6 |
45.8 |
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.