Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Irving Preschool
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2008 |
51 |
1.0 |
51.0 |
3.9 |
2009 |
36 |
4.0 |
9.0 |
30.6 |
2010 |
267 |
4.0 |
66.7 |
5.6 |
2011 |
32 |
4.0 |
8.0 |
56.3 |
2012 |
26 |
3.0 |
8.6 |
46.2 |
2013 |
28 |
3.0 |
9.3 |
53.6 |
2014 |
34 |
3.0 |
11.3 |
38.2 |
2015 |
28 |
3.0 |
9.3 |
64.3 |
2016 |
35 |
3.0 |
11.6 |
34.3 |
2017 |
30 |
3.0 |
10.0 |
10 |
2018 |
29 |
3.9 |
7.2 |
17.2 |
2019 |
26 |
5.9 |
4.3 |
23.1 |
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.