Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Indiana Virtual School
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 2012 |
9 |
n/a |
n/a |
0 |
| 2013 |
36 |
0.9 |
40.0 |
0 |
| 2014 |
105 |
1.9 |
55.2 |
n/a |
| 2015 |
451 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
| 2016 |
1320 |
12.0 |
110.0 |
89.4 |
| 2017 |
2947 |
15.2 |
193.3 |
84.7 |
| 2018 |
3376 |
17.7 |
189.8 |
40.3 |
| 2019 |
984 |
16.4 |
59.9 |
75.9 |
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.
