Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Spencer County Preschool
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2004 |
0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
n/a |
2005 |
0 |
6.6 |
0.0 |
n/a |
2006 |
0 |
5.6 |
0.0 |
n/a |
2007 |
0 |
6.0 |
0.0 |
n/a |
2008 |
31 |
4.0 |
7.8 |
54.8 |
2009 |
84 |
3.5 |
24.0 |
59.5 |
2010 |
113 |
3.0 |
37.6 |
64.6 |
2011 |
113 |
3.0 |
37.6 |
50.4 |
2012 |
114 |
3.5 |
32.5 |
68.4 |
2013 |
93 |
3.0 |
31.0 |
63.4 |
2014 |
102 |
3.0 |
34.0 |
63.7 |
2015 |
94 |
4.0 |
23.5 |
56.4 |
2016 |
112 |
4.0 |
28.0 |
52.7 |
2017 |
94 |
4.0 |
23.5 |
56.4 |
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.