Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Letcher Middle School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2013 |
174 |
11.1 |
15.6 |
76.4 |
2014 |
162 |
9.4 |
17.2 |
72.8 |
2015 |
160 |
10.0 |
16.0 |
76.9 |
2016 |
160 |
9.0 |
17.7 |
81.3 |
2017 |
155 |
8.9 |
17.4 |
78.7 |
2018 |
176 |
11.4 |
15.4 |
75 |
2019 |
152 |
11.4 |
13.3 |
80.9 |
2020 |
146 |
10.4 |
14.0 |
79.5 |
2021 |
143 |
8.9 |
16.0 |
81.1 |
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.