Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fort Madison Alternative School
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 1988 |
49 |
2.0 |
24.5 |
n/a |
| 1989 |
51 |
2.0 |
25.5 |
78.4 |
| 1990 |
54 |
2.5 |
21.6 |
0 |
| 1991 |
50 |
2.5 |
20.0 |
10 |
| 1992 |
62 |
3.0 |
20.6 |
16.1 |
| 1993 |
51 |
3.0 |
17.0 |
72.5 |
| 1994 |
57 |
3.0 |
19.0 |
10.5 |
| 1995 |
60 |
3.0 |
20.0 |
0 |
| 1996 |
60 |
3.0 |
20.0 |
0 |
| 1997 |
60 |
3.0 |
20.0 |
0 |
| 1998 |
80 |
3.0 |
26.7 |
3.8 |
| 1999 |
128 |
6.0 |
21.3 |
19.5 |
| 2000 |
102 |
6.0 |
17.0 |
9.8 |
| 2001 |
75 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
0 |
| 2002 |
86 |
2.5 |
34.4 |
9.3 |
| 2003 |
86 |
2.5 |
34.4 |
9.3 |
| 2004 |
88 |
2.5 |
35.2 |
0 |
| 2005 |
88 |
2.5 |
35.2 |
22.7 |
| 2006 |
74 |
2.5 |
29.6 |
48.6 |
| 2007 |
66 |
3.5 |
18.9 |
65.2 |
| 2008 |
75 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
33.3 |
| 2009 |
72 |
2.0 |
36.0 |
20.8 |
| 2010 |
51 |
2.7 |
18.8 |
41.2 |
| 2011 |
65 |
3.0 |
21.6 |
0 |
| 2012 |
47 |
3.0 |
15.6 |
46.8 |
| 2013 |
37 |
3.0 |
12.3 |
56.8 |
| 2014 |
37 |
3.0 |
12.3 |
75.7 |
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.
