Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Education Options
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2006 |
17 |
1.0 |
17.0 |
41.2 |
2007 |
17 |
0.9 |
18.9 |
29.4 |
2008 |
25 |
0.9 |
27.8 |
36 |
2009 |
23 |
0.9 |
25.6 |
30.4 |
2010 |
28 |
0.9 |
31.1 |
42.9 |
2011 |
24 |
1.0 |
24.0 |
25 |
2012 |
24 |
1.0 |
24.0 |
20.8 |
2013 |
21 |
0.7 |
26.9 |
28.6 |
2014 |
11 |
1.0 |
11.0 |
36.4 |
2015 |
9 |
1.0 |
9.0 |
88.9 |
2016 |
8 |
1.0 |
8.0 |
62.5 |
2017 |
8 |
1.0 |
8.0 |
n/a |
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.