Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kennedy Metro Middle School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1998 |
141 |
24.1 |
5.9 |
73.6 |
1999 |
135 |
23.0 |
5.9 |
71.9 |
2000 |
120 |
26.2 |
4.6 |
96.7 |
2001 |
95 |
23.4 |
4.1 |
98.9 |
2002 |
99 |
23.0 |
4.3 |
97 |
2003 |
99 |
23.0 |
4.3 |
97 |
2004 |
140 |
18.5 |
7.6 |
n/a |
2005 |
115 |
21.5 |
5.3 |
n/a |
2006 |
86 |
20.0 |
4.3 |
96.5 |
2007 |
66 |
23.0 |
2.9 |
101.6 |
2008 |
79 |
21.7 |
3.6 |
87 |
2009 |
72 |
25.0 |
2.9 |
77.8 |
2010 |
111 |
18.0 |
6.1 |
97.2 |
2011 |
53 |
24.0 |
2.2 |
94.3 |
2012 |
69 |
23.1 |
2.9 |
89.9 |
2013 |
91 |
25.6 |
3.5 |
83.5 |
2014 |
62 |
23.6 |
2.6 |
95.2 |
2015 |
59 |
23.0 |
2.5 |
76.3 |
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.