Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dennis Early Childhood Center
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2005 |
360 |
16.5 |
21.8 |
68.9 |
2006 |
424 |
17.5 |
24.2 |
n/a |
2007 |
520 |
20.0 |
26.0 |
n/a |
2008 |
515 |
17.0 |
30.3 |
n/a |
2009 |
274 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
2010 |
307 |
18.0 |
17.0 |
n/a |
2011 |
333 |
19.0 |
17.5 |
96.7 |
2013 |
356 |
11.5 |
30.9 |
98.9 |
2014 |
395 |
31.2 |
12.6 |
98.5 |
2015 |
327 |
27.0 |
12.1 |
99.1 |
2016 |
317 |
35.0 |
9.0 |
91.8 |
2017 |
307 |
12.8 |
23.8 |
85.3 |
2018 |
327 |
13.9 |
23.4 |
49.5 |
2019 |
354 |
14.0 |
25.2 |
54.2 |
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.