Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Richland Junior High
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2008 |
393 |
1.0 |
393.0 |
n/a |
2009 |
318 |
25.0 |
12.7 |
n/a |
2010 |
415 |
27.0 |
15.3 |
n/a |
2011 |
394 |
26.2 |
15.0 |
n/a |
2012 |
422 |
25.0 |
16.8 |
46.9 |
2013 |
435 |
39.5 |
11.0 |
52.6 |
2014 |
425 |
24.0 |
17.7 |
49.6 |
2015 |
431 |
28.0 |
15.3 |
50.8 |
2016 |
423 |
27.0 |
15.6 |
36.2 |
2017 |
418 |
32.0 |
13.0 |
41.1 |
2018 |
419 |
29.0 |
14.4 |
40.1 |
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.