Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at New Community School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2002 |
38 |
5.0 |
7.6 |
n/a |
2003 |
38 |
5.0 |
7.6 |
n/a |
2004 |
46 |
5.4 |
8.5 |
n/a |
2005 |
60 |
5.2 |
11.5 |
n/a |
2006 |
63 |
5.4 |
11.7 |
27 |
2007 |
73 |
n/a |
n/a |
31.7 |
2008 |
90 |
8.2 |
11.0 |
53 |
2009 |
140 |
13.6 |
10.3 |
40.9 |
2010 |
173 |
18.0 |
9.6 |
44.1 |
2011 |
207 |
n/a |
n/a |
43.5 |
2012 |
240 |
20.0 |
12.0 |
49.6 |
2013 |
213 |
n/a |
n/a |
46.5 |
2014 |
209 |
18.0 |
11.6 |
47.4 |
2015 |
245 |
n/a |
n/a |
53.9 |
2016 |
212 |
15.0 |
14.1 |
56.6 |
2017 |
149 |
n/a |
n/a |
54.4 |
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.